How to Make Red Bean ‪Mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival!

Mooncake, or yuebing, is a quintessential food for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Because of its roundness, it symbolizes family reunion and togetherness. ‬‬‬The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar.

Red Bean ‪Mooncake Written Recipe: https://cicili.tv/diy-red-bean-moonca...

Makes 12 (4.4-ounce) moon cakes
Prep Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Special equipment:
4.4-ounce mooncake mold set (available online or in Chinese supermarkets)
2 large baking trays, lined with parchment paper
Plastic wrap
Mist spray bottle, filled with water
Small pastry brush
2 wire cooling racks

For the dough:
3/4 cup golden syrup (available online; honey is a great substitute)
6 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon food-grade lye water (available in Chinese supermarkets)
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

For the filling:
2 1/2 pounds fine sweetened red bean paste (see Note)
1/4 cup peanut oil

For the egg wash:
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

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