How to bake mooncakes
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, mooncake making has become a hot topic on the Internet. In the past 10 days, discussions about mooncake making methods, baking techniques and innovative flavors have soared. This article will combine hot topics on the Internet to introduce you in detail how to bake mooncakes, and attach structured data for reference.
1. Popular topics of mooncake baking
According to the statistics of the entire network in the past 10 days, the following are hot topics related to mooncake baking:
| Ranking | hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | How to make low-sugar mooncakes | 45.6 |
| 2 | Snowskin mooncakes don’t need to be baked | 38.2 |
| 3 | Traditional Cantonese style mooncake baking techniques | 32.7 |
| 4 | Oven temperature control key | 28.9 |
| 5 | Creative mooncake filling combinations | 25.4 |
2. Detailed steps for baking mooncakes
1. Preparation
Before making mooncakes, you need to prepare the following materials:
| Material type | Specific content |
|---|---|
| Crust material | All-purpose flour, invert syrup, peanut oil, water |
| fillings | Lotus paste, bean paste, five kernels, egg yolk, etc. |
| Tools | Mooncake mold, oven, brush, electronic scale |
2. Pie crust production
(1) Mix the invert syrup, peanut oil and soy water and stir evenly.
(2) Add all-purpose flour, knead into a smooth dough, and let it rise for 2 hours.
3. Filling and shaping
(1) Divide the crust and fillings in a ratio of 3:7.
(2) Wrap the filling with pie crust, roll it into a round shape, put it into a mold and compact it.
4. Baking process
| stage | temperature | time | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| First time baking | 180℃ | 5 minutes | Finalize |
| Brush with egg wash | - | - | Brush a thin layer of egg yolk liquid |
| second bake | 170℃ | 15 minutes | to golden brown |
3. Frequently Asked Questions about Baking Mooncakes
Based on discussions among netizens, the following common problems and solutions have been compiled:
| question | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Cracked pie crust | The dough is too dry or the baking temperature is too high | Increase the amount of oil and lower the baking temperature |
| Mooncake collapsed | Filling with too much moisture | Dry the filling and extend the baking time |
| Color is too dark | The egg wash is too thick | Dilute egg wash and brush thinly |
4. Innovative mooncake baking suggestions
Based on recent hot trends, the following innovative practices are recommended:
1.Healthy version: Use sugar substitute instead of traditional syrup to make low-sugar mooncakes.
2.Creative fillings: Try internet-famous flavors such as taro paste, salted egg yolk, and chocolate liquid heart.
3.Styling innovation: Use cartoon molds to make mooncakes that children love.
5. Tips for preserving mooncakes
1. Freshly baked mooncakes need to be left for 2-3 days to recover and taste better.
2. Store in a sealed container at room temperature for about 15 days.
3. If long-term storage is required, freeze for one month and allow to warm before consumption.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and I hope this detailed mooncake baking guide can help you make delicious mooncakes. I wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival and a happy family!
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