【Taiwan Festival】How to Make Moon Cakes For The Moon Festival?

As the moon goes rounder and rounder, you know it is time for the Moon Festival. What would you like to do for the occasion? How about trying something different－Making Moon Cakes.

The meaning of Moon Festival is family-reunion. You spend some happy hours with your family and get some unforgettable memories.

 

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FOR THE DOUGH

1. Mix the golden syrup, alkaline water and oil well. Sift in the flour. Knead into a dough. Cover with film wrap and rest for 40 minutes.
2. Mix egg yolks with wine.
3. Cut into 12 equal portions.
   

   Photo Credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn_Xdmp9iyI

    

   FOR THE EGG WASH

   1. Whisk the egg yolk with the egg white. Sift through a fine sieve.
      

      Photo Credits: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Egg-Wash

      FOR THE FILLING

      1. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a small ball shape.
      2. Place the egg yolk inside and roll and shape into a ball.
      3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes.
         

         Photo Credits: https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E6%9C%88%E9%A5%BC/248376

         Of course, you probably can not make such a beautiful shape of moon cakes. And what you need is a moon cake master.

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