1 Ingredients for Traditional Mooncake Pastry
Ingredients for Baked Mooncake Pastry
The ingredients for the baked mooncake pastry include , , , , , , and . Mix these ingredients together thoroughly. These ingredients can be easily found at stores specializing in baking supplies.
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Ingredients for Baked Mooncake Pastry
Ingredients for Chewy Mooncake Pastry
The ingredients for the chewy mooncake pastry are similar to those of the baked mooncake, including , , , and . A slight variation in ingredients creates a uniquely delicious flavor for the chewy mooncake.
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Ingredients for Chewy Mooncake Pastry
2 How to Make Baked Mooncake Pastry
How to Make Baked Mooncake Pastry Dough
Making is simple. You will need . Place approximately 240g of into a mixing bowl. Use a spoon to create a hollow in the center of the flour, and then add 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 160g of mooncake syrup, 30g of cooking oil, one egg yolk, and 10g of peanut butter into the hollow.
Mix all the ingredients by hand until they are well combined, and then knead the dough into a smooth and elastic ball. Let the dough rest for 30 to 45 minutes.
How to Make Baked Mooncake Pastry Dough
How to Make Syrup for Baked Mooncakes
is easy. You will need 750ml of , 1kg of , and 1 (squeeze the juice). In a pot, combine 750ml of water, the juice of one lemon, and 1kg of white granulated sugar. Turn on the stove to low heat and gently stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns a light brown color. Then, turn off the heat.
How to Make Syrup for Baked Mooncakes
Preparing the Filling and Baking Tools
The ingredients for the filling and are simple: , , , , , , , , and . Separate the egg yolk and white, and rinse the yolk with to eliminate any fishy smell.
Place a pan on the stove and add the remaining ingredients, stirring them together for about 2 minutes. Then, add about 50g of chewy mooncake flour and continue stirring until the ingredients stick together. Finally, shape the filling into round balls.
Preparing the Filling and Baking Tools
Wrapping the Baked Mooncake Pastry Around the Filling
It is recommended to wash your hands or wear before wrapping the mooncake pastry around the filling. To wrap the baked mooncake pastry, flatten the dough into a round shape. Place the filling ball in the center and gently press the dough around it. Use your hands to smooth out the dough, ensuring that the filling is completely enclosed.
Wrapping the Baked Mooncake Pastry Around the Filling
Baking the Baked Mooncakes
Place the mooncakes in the oven at a temperature of 180 to 190 degrees Celsius. If the mooncakes weigh between 50 and 75 grams, bake them for about 5 to 7 minutes. For mooncakes weighing 100 to 125 grams, bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool down.
After the mooncakes have cooled slightly, brush a mixture of egg yolk and white, 1 to 2 teaspoons of , 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of honey on the surface of the mooncakes. Then, place them back in the oven and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes at a temperature of 190 to 200 degrees Celsius until they turn golden brown. Brush the mixture on the mooncakes once more, and then let them cool for 24 hours.
Baking the Baked Mooncakes
3 How to Make Chewy Mooncake Pastry
How to Make Syrup for Chewy Mooncakes
To make the syrup for chewy mooncakes, place 1kg of sugar in a pot and boil it with 750ml of water. Once the sugar has dissolved, add the juice of half a and simmer for 5 minutes before turning off the heat. When the syrup has cooled down, add 2 teaspoons of and a few drops of , stirring well.
How to Make Syrup for Chewy Mooncakes
How to Make Chewy Mooncake Pastry Dough
Mix together , , and . Use a to stir the mixture until the dough is smooth. Then, use your hands to knead the dough until it becomes soft and elastic.
How to Make Chewy Mooncake Pastry Dough
Preparing the Filling and Baking Tools
Preparing the Red Bean Filling
To make the and , you will need to cook the with 80g of and 200ml of . Then, blend it into a smooth paste. Next, place a pan on the stove and sauté the paste with 9g of and 70ml of . Continue cooking until the filling becomes sticky and smooth. Then, divide the filling into equal portions.
Sweet Potato Filling
Wrapping the Chewy Mooncake Pastry Around the Filling
is simple. First, place the filling in the center of the flattened dough, and then fold the edges of the dough over the filling, ensuring that it is completely enclosed.
Wrapping the Chewy Mooncake Pastry Around the Filling
4 Notes on Making Baked and Chewy Mooncake Pastry
Notes on Making Baked Mooncake Pastry: When making the syrup for baked mooncakes, do not stir the syrup while it is cooking, and skim off any foam to ensure a clear syrup.
Before assembling the mooncakes, if the dough is too dry, you can add a little or syrup. If the dough is too soft, add more . Do not place too many mooncakes on one baking tray. Avoid over-baking the mooncakes, and pay attention to the appropriate temperature and timing.
Notes on Making Chewy Mooncake Pastry
You can experiment with different fillings, such as red bean, sweet potato, or mixed nuts, according to your preference. It is recommended to use , as it gives the mooncakes a sweeter and more delicate flavor.
Avoid over-kneading the dough, as it will become tough and affect the texture of the mooncakes.
To enjoy delicious mooncakes, you can find at our store, offering a variety of well-known brands such as , , .
Homemade mooncakes are a favorite among many, especially during the Mid-Autumn Festival. We hope that with the information provided, you can create a beautiful light brown baked mooncake pastry that is soft, delicious, and free from cracks.
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