As a traditional delicacy of the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes symbolize auspiciousness and reunion. It has many aliases such as Hu Bing, Gong Bing, small cake, moon group, etc. Originally used as a sacrificial offering to the Moon God, it has evolved over time into a customary food enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Next, I will share a method for making homemade mooncakes, which is very suitable for friends who want to try it themselves.
The ingredients needed to make the mooncake skin include: 60g sugar, 100g peanut oil, 45g honey, 35g water, 3g baking soda, and 280g flour. First, mix the sugar, oil, honey, and water evenly, then gradually sift in the flour, stirring continuously until the dough becomes smooth. Then, cover with plastic wrap, let the dough relax for at least 2-3 hours.
As for the mooncake filling, homemade red bean paste is used here, each portion is rolled into a ball of 30g, placed in the freezer for 45 minutes to shape. After the dough has relaxed, divide it into 20g portions, flatten and wrap around the frozen red bean paste filling, press into shape using a mold, and sprinkle with a little cornstarch to prevent sticking.
This homemade mooncake recipe is suitable for family consumption with an excellent taste. Use a preheated electric baking pan, place the mooncake in it, cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes. At this point, prepare an egg yolk, dilute with water into egg yolk solution, and set aside. When the bottom of the mooncake is slightly golden, place parchment paper underneath and brush the surface with egg yolk. Cover again, simmer for 5 minutes, then flip and continue to bake for another 5 minutes until both sides are golden.
Through the above steps, homemade mooncakes are not only delicious but also full of good wishes, adding a special flavor to the Mid-Autumn Festival.
