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Mooncakes are one of the most popular foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival. But let's be honest: not many of us really like to eat them, mainly they are made in factories and often several months old by the time they (buy). Now here's the thing: homemade mooncakes. They're amazing, whether you're eating them (you) or giving them to your friends as gifts. Yes, they require a lot of effort, but they're worth it.
(produce) mooncakes, you'll need a mold (模具). Molds are available in different sizes and depths. I usually use a traditional large (wood) mold. But a plastic mold in a similar size will do just fine.
Before cooking, I prepare several kinds of ingredients (原料) and make them into balls separately. The key to (make) proper mooncakes is to gather each ball in layers (层). In my way, the middle ball is made of nut (坚果) pieces. The (two) layer is made of mashed red bean mixed with sugar, which is lastly covered with a layer of pastry (油酥面团). It is then pressed into a mold and carefully taken out into the oven.
It's important to follow the cooking (instruction) carefully. To prevent breaking up, I first cook mooncakes a high temperature to set the pattern and shape. Then, I lower the temperature and remove them (regular) to brush the surface with egg wash.
Just look at my mooncakes! Not bad. right?
