Homemade mooncakes: a fusion of tradition and innovation.
With the approach of the Mid-Autumn Festival, moon cakes, as a symbol of the festival, have gradually come into people's sight. However, there are many types of mooncakes on the market, and the quality is uneven, which makes many people nostalgic for the mooncakes they made when they were young. Below, let's learn how to make Xi mooncakes and experience the fusion of tradition and innovation.
1. Prepare materials.
Crust ingredients: 500 grams of flour, 100 grams of sugar, 150 grams of peanut oil, 1 egg, 20 grams of milk powder, 2 grams of water.
Filling ingredients: bean paste, lotus paste, five kernels, black sesame seeds, etc.
Second, the production steps.
Crust making. Mix together the flour, sugar, peanut oil, eggs, milk powder, and soap water to form a dough. The dough should be moderately soft and hard, not sticky to your hands. Place the dough in a plastic bag and let loose for 1 hour.
Stuffing making. Choose fillings according to personal taste, such as bean paste, lotus paste, five kernels, etc. The filling should be moderately soft and hard and easy to wrap into the crust.
Wrap the crust. Divide the loose dough into small pieces and roll out into a round crust. Place the filling on the crust**, gently close the mouth, and round it. Pay attention to the thickness of the crust to be uniform and avoid exposing the filling.
Mould pressing. Put the wrapped mooncakes into the mold and compact. Gently remove from the mold and place on a baking sheet.
Roast. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake at 180 degrees for about 15 minutes. Bake until golden brown and remove.
3. Precautions.
The ratio of crust to filling should be appropriate, and the crust should not be too thick or too thin.
The baking time should be adjusted according to the actual situation of the oven to avoid burnt or undercooked.
Homemade mooncakes can be made with organic ingredients, which is healthier and more environmentally friendly.
You can add a variety of flavors such as chopped nuts and dried fruits according to your personal taste.
After production, it should be sealed and stored to prevent deterioration.
Fourth, innovation suggestions.
Add matcha powder, cocoa powder and other condiments to the crust to make mooncakes with different flavors.
Use molds of different shapes to make mooncakes to add fun.
Try substituting multigrain flour, whole wheat flour, etc. for some flour to increase the nutritional value.
Add cheese, chocolate and other ingredients to the filling to enrich the taste.
Make moon cakes into different shapes and patterns, such as hearts, ** images, etc., to increase ornamentality.
Combine mooncakes with other ingredients, such as tea, coffee, etc., to enhance the eating experience.
Make mooncakes into gift boxes and give them to relatives, friends or customer leaders as holiday gifts.
Share the experience of homemade mooncakes on social **, and interact with netizens to exchange Xi experience.
Homemade mooncakes will be presented to welfare homes, nursing homes and other public welfare organizations to convey love and warmth.
Passing on homemade mooncakes as part of cultural inheritance to the next generation, children or relatives and friends to learn Xi making skills and traditional cultural connotations.
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