In the traditional culture of China, Mid-Autumn Festival is a very important festival. People will get together on this day, enjoy the moon and taste moon cakes. Among all Mid-Autumn Festival delicacies, the old moon cake is the most representative one. Time-honored mooncakes refer to traditional mooncakes, which are traditional in taste and production technology, and are also called time-honored mooncakes because of their long history. Today, let's learn about the making method and historical origin of old moon cakes.

First, the historical origin of old moon cakes

The history of old moon cakes can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. At that time, moon cakes had not yet become the representative food of Mid-Autumn Festival, but only a sacrificial food. In the Song Dynasty, the technology of making moon cakes gradually matured and began to spread to the people. At that time, the taste of moon cakes was relatively simple, mainly stuffing such as bean paste and lotus seed paste. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the making technology of moon cakes was more exquisite and the fillings were more abundant. Today's old moon cakes were formed in this period.

Second, the method of making old moon cakes

The method of making old moon cakes needs to be divided into two parts, one is to make the skin, and the other is to make the stuffing.

1. Making leather

Ingredients: flour, sugar, oil, alkaline water.

Steps:

1. Mix flour, sugar, oil and alkaline water and knead into dough.

2. Divide the dough into small pieces and roll it into thin skin.

3. Wrap the stuffing with thin skin and knead it into the shape of a moon cake.

4. Bake in the oven until the surface is golden yellow.

Make stuffing

Ingredients: bean paste, lotus seed paste, walnut, jujube paste, etc.

Steps:

1. Put the stuffing such as bean paste and lotus seed paste into the pot, add appropriate amount of sugar and oil, and cook.

2. Chop walnuts, jujube paste and other fillings with a knife, add appropriate amount of sugar and oil, and mix well.

Third, the taste of old moon cakes.

The taste of old moon cakes is very rich, mainly including bean paste, lotus seed paste, walnut and jujube paste. Among them, bean paste and lotus seed paste are the most common flavors, and the preparation method is relatively simple and the taste is good. Walnut jujube paste has a special taste, and its preparation method is complicated, but it tastes good, so it is also loved by many people.

Fourth, the preservation method of old moon cakes

The preservation method of old moon cakes is very important. If it is not properly preserved, it will lead to the deterioration of moon cakes and affect the taste. Generally speaking, old moon cakes can be stored in a cool and dry place, and it is best not to put them in direct sunlight. If you want to keep it for a long time, you can put it in the refrigerator, but you should pay attention to moisture.