How to make old-fashioned mooncakes in Northeast China

As the saying goes, food is the most important thing for people. If the diet is unhealthy, the human body will easily have problems. We must ensure a healthy diet and a balanced nutrition. The method of making old-fashioned Northeastern mooncakes is very simple, and the ingredients are relatively common in our lives. The price is cheap, and it is a frequent guest on many family tables.

1. Stir syrup, soybean oil, water and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved (I forgot to take a photo, so I’ll use the filling picture instead)

2. Sift the flour and starter into step 1 and knead into dough

3. Let stand for half an hour (cover with plastic wrap)

4. Divide the filling into 40g small balls (I used a 75g mold) and divide the dough into 35g balls (use a 100g mold, 50g each of filling and dough)

5. Flatten the dough and carefully wrap the filling in it, then press it into a mooncake in the mold.

6. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees

7.7. Put the mooncakes in the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Take them out and brush them with egg yolk. Bake for another 5 minutes. Brush them with egg yolk again and bake for another 7-10 minutes. The specific time depends on different ovens.

8. The baked mooncakes are relatively hard and not suitable for immediate eating. Cover them tightly and store them for 3 days to allow the oil to absorb. They will then become soft and delicious!

The Northeastern old-style mooncake stimulates people's taste buds and makes people want to eat it a second time after eating it once. In their spare time at home, they can also study other ways to cook this dish.