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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 1
because
they are made in factories and often several months old by the time they 2
are bought
(buy). Now here's the thing: homemade mooncakes. They're amazing, whether you're eating them 3
yourself
(you) or giving them to your friends as gifts. Yes, they require a lot of effort, but they're worth it.
4
To produce
(produce) mooncakes, you'll need a mold (模具). Molds are available in different sizes and depths. I usually use a traditional large 5
wooden
(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 6
making
(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 7
second
(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 8
instructions
(instruction) carefully. To prevent breaking up, I first cook mooncakes 9
at
a high temperature to set the pattern and shape. Then, I lower the temperature and remove them 10
regularly
(regular) to brush the surface with egg wash.
Just look at my mooncakes! Not bad. Right?
