Let's get flirty with flours and baking to excite the sweet tooth this mid autumn festival!
To prepare the outer base for vegan moon cake, you can use a combination of flour, oil, and water. Here's a recipe for the outer base:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of sugar/jaggery (adjust as per your taste), and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
2. Gradually add 1/2 cup of vegetable oil to the mixture while stirring with a fork or whisk.
3. Add 1/2 cup of water to the mixture and stir until the dough comes together.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a ball.
6. Flatten each ball into a disc and place a filling of your choice in the center.
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cashews
- 1/2 cup of raisins
- 1/2 cup of chopped figs
- 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup of chopped apricots
- Red bean paste
Instructions:
1a. In a food processor, blend 1 cup of cashews and 1/2 cup of raisins until the mixture becomes smooth.
2b. Add 1/2 cup each of chopped figs, chopped walnuts, and chopped apricots to the mixture. Pulse the mixture until all the ingredients are combined.
3c. Roll the mixture into small balls and flatten them into discs.
4d. Spoon a teaspoon of red bean paste onto each disc. Wrap the mixture around the red bean paste to form a ball.
7. Wrap the dough around the filling to form a ball.
8. Press the ball into a moon cake mold to give it a decorative pattern.
9. Place the moon cakes on a lined baking sheet and chill in the fridge for at least an hour before baking.
10. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
11. Bake the moon cakes for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
12. Remove the moon cakes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your homemade vegan moon cakes with your loved ones under the bright full moon tonight!
Note: You can also experiment with different fillings like lotus seed paste, black sesame paste, or peanut butter.