How to Make Mooncake

Things You'll Need:

• (Dough)
• 4 cups plain flour
• 3/4 cup powdered milk
• 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• (Filling)
• 4 cups red bean, green bean, or lotus seed paste
• 20 yolks from salted eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 3/4 cup melted butter 

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: Let's begin with the filling. Put the 20 salted egg yolks on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 3: Divide bean paste into 20 portions and press a salted egg yolk into each of these.

Step 4: Roll these up into a ball with the egg yolk hidden in the center.

Step 5: Now for the actual dough. Sift the flour, powdered milk and baking powder together.

Step 6: Beat the sugar and eggs together until creamy and white, about 10 minutes.

Step 7: Mix in the melted butter.

Step 8: Then lightly fold in the dry ingredients.

Step 9: Divide this mixture into 20 portions.

Step 10: Now to assemble the mooncakes! First, increase the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 11: Roll the dough into 4 inch circles.

Step 12: Place a portion of filling each in the centre and bring up the sides to encase it completely. Pinch cracks to seal and roll between your hands to make a ball.

Step 13: Lightly flour the mould and press the dough ball into it, flattening it with the palm of your hand. Shake to tip out.

Step 14: Place them on a baking sheet, brush tops with egg yolk, and bake for 30 mins.

Step 15: Serve warm, cutting each mooncake into fourths or wedges. Enjoy!