Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup sesame powder
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Special Equipment Needed:
- Mooncake mold
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sesame powder, icing sugar, vegetable oil, lukewarm water, sesame seeds, sugar, and baking powder. Mix until a dough forms.
2. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it is smooth and pliable.
3. Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
4. Place each ball of dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten with a rolling pin.
5. Place a mooncake mold on top of each flattened dough and press down to form a mooncake shape.
6. Place the mooncakes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.
7. Allow the mooncakes to cool before serving.
Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Temperature: 350°F
Serving Size: 10 mooncakes
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 4g
Substitutions for Ingredients
- Glutinous rice flour can be substituted with all-purpose flour.
- Sesame powder can be substituted with almond powder.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with coconut oil.
Variations:
- For a sweeter mooncake, add more sugar to the dough.
- For a savory mooncake, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the dough.
Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure the dough is not too wet or too dry before forming the mooncakes.
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more lukewarm water.
- If the dough is too wet, add a little more glutinous rice flour.
Storage Instructions:
Store the mooncakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating Instructions:
Reheat the mooncakes in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
Presentation Ideas:
Serve the mooncakes on a platter with fresh fruit and berries.
Garnishes:
Garnish the mooncakes with sesame seeds and chopped nuts.
Pairings:
Pair the mooncakes with a cup of hot tea.
Suggested Side Dishes:
Serve the mooncakes with a side of steamed vegetables.
Troubleshooting Advice:
If the mooncakes are too dry, add a little more lukewarm water to the dough.
Food Safety Advice:
Consume the mooncakes within 5 days of preparation.
Food History:
Mooncakes are traditional Chinese pastries that are usually eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Flavor Profiles:
The mooncakes have a sweet and nutty flavor from the sesame powder and sesame seeds.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the mooncakes as a snack or dessert.
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Region: Chinese
Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Savory, Sesame, Sesame-Flavored