Cooking Instructions
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Step 1
Mix
Simple Syrup (85 g)
,
Peanut Oil (25 g)
, and
Alkaline Water (2 mL)
together thoroughly.
Step 2
Sift
All-Purpose Flour (125 g)
and
Red Yeast Powder (4 g)
in a bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in sugar syrup mixture. Use a rubber spatula to mix and form a soft dough. Cover with a cling wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Divide dough into 11-12 portions, about 20g each and roll into balls. Wrap the dough around the
Lotus Seed Paste (360 g)
filling.
Step 4
Roll it into ball and dust with some flour. Press firmly into the mold, remove and place on a lined baking tray. Bake at preheated oven 170 degrees C (340 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from oven and rest mooncakes to cool for about 15 minutes.
Step 6
Then bake the mooncakes again for another 10-15 minutes.
Step 7
Leave mooncakes to cool down completely before storing in an airtight container. Enjoy!