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Mid-Autumn Red Bean Mooncake

Mid-Autumn Red Bean Mooncake

Easy and satisfying, Mid-Autumn Red Bean Mooncake uses all-purpose flour, inverted syrup and lye water and is baked until golden and tender. A great choice for family gatherings or a weekend treat.

Instructions

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    All-purpose flour.

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    Mix invert syrup and lye water evenly.

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    Add cooking oil and mix evenly.

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    Add all-purpose flour in batches.

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    Stir evenly.

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    Knead the dough (no need to over-knead), then cover it with plastic wrap and let it rest for 1 hour.

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    Divide the mooncake dough into 12 equal parts.

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    Divide the red bean paste into 12 equal portions as well.

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    Place the red bean paste into the dough with the seam side down, put it into the mold, press it firmly, and unmold it.

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    Preheat the oven for 10 minutes, place the baking tray on the middle-lower rack, set the top heat to 175°C and the bottom heat to 155°C, and bake for 20 minutes.

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    The freshly baked mooncakes are overflowing with fragrance, looking beautiful and attractive!

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    Mooncakes taste best if eaten two days after making. Homemade mooncakes contain no additives or preservatives and should be consumed quickly; they are not suitable for long storage.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
    220g
  • lye water
    5g
  • Red bean paste filling
    300g

Seasonings

  • Inverted syrup
    150g
  • Edible oil
    50g