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Mixing two kinds of flour and baking at 180 degrees, why are the oven cakes so crispy?
Hello dear food lovers! Today I am passionate about sharing with you a mouth-watering delicacy – the Oven Cake. Food, for us, is not only to satisfy the enjoyment of taste buds, but also a kind of emotional sustenance, a love of life. When that sweet and crispy bite spreads in the mouth, it seems that all the troubles can dissipate in an instant. Now, let's step into the wonderful world of mop cakes together!
Speaking of toggle cakes, there's an interesting history! Legend has it that in the last years of the Qing Dynasty, in the Zhangjiagang area of Jiangsu, there was a clever pastry chef who, in order to satisfy the local people's pursuit of food, finally created this unique tow oven cake after many attempts and improvements. It is said that at that time, this cake was warmly welcomed by everyone, and many people even walked several miles ♂️ to taste this delicious food. Moreover, the tow oven cake has also been used as a local specialty, and many guests have been entertained, so that they are full of praise for this small cake.
Tractor cake is a type of shortbread that is unique in that it is made with a mixture of two types of flour, all-purpose flour and cake flour. All-purpose flour provides some toughness, while low-gluten flour makes the cake crispier. When making the oven cake, it is very important to control the oil temperature, usually between 180 and 200 degrees Celsius, so as to ensure that the color of the cake is golden and the taste is crispy. In addition, the fillings of the oven cake are also varied, such as shepherd's cabbage filling, bean paste filling, sesame filling, etc., to meet the taste needs of different people.
Oven cakes, as the name suggests, are made because of the special tools that are used in the process of making them - the oven. This stove allows the cake to heat more evenly, resulting in a crispy and delicious taste. The shape of the oven cake is round, golden in color, like a golden sun, exuding an attractive aroma.
Ingredients required
- All-purpose flour 200 g
- 100 g cake flour
- Lard 80 grams
- 50 grams of caster sugar
- 120 ml of water
- 200 g of shepherd's cabbage
- Salt 5 grams
- 10 ml of sesame oil
Cooking process
1: Make oily skin
Mix 200g of all-purpose flour, 30g caster sugar, 30g of lard and 120ml of water, knead into a smooth dough, cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 30 minutes.
2: Make a puff pastry
Mix 100g of cake flour and 50g of lard and knead into a puff pastry dough for later use.
3: Prepare the filling
Wash and blanch the shepherd's cabbage, squeeze out the water and chop it, add 5 grams of salt, 20 grams of caster sugar and 10 ml of sesame oil, stir well.
4: Stuffing
Divide the fated dough into 20 equal portions, wrap one part of the puff pastry dough in each portion, roll it into thin slices, roll it up again, and repeat twice. Then wrap in the filling of shepherd's cabbage, close the mouth and pinch tightly, and flatten.
5: Bake
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius and bake the cake in the oven for 25 - 30 minutes until golden brown.
6: Observe the color
Pay attention to the color of the cake during the baking process to avoid burning.
7: Serve in the oven
Take out the baked mop cake and let it cool, and you can enjoy!
Cooking tips
- When kneading the dough, add water slowly so that the dough is not too soft or too hard.
- When wrapping the filling, make sure that the sealing is pinched tightly to prevent the filling from leaking.
- The temperature and time of the oven need to be adjusted according to the actual situation, and pay attention to the state of the cake.
- You can brush the surface of the cake with a layer of egg wash to make the color more attractive.
- The freshly baked mop cake is relatively hot, be careful not to burn your mouth!
Dear friends, has the delicacy of mop cakes already made your heart flutter? Try it and you'll be impressed by its deliciousness! Let's find that warmth and satisfaction together in the world of food. I hope you all succeed in making delicious toast cakes, so be sure to share them with me!
Guys, are you all ready to try your hand at making a top cake? Come and share what you can expect from this dish! Or if there are any unique filling ideas, you can also tell everyone!
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