Koong Chai Pneang (Mooncake Biscuits)

I love to eat this mooncake biscuits with kopi O.

Ingredients:

• 200g golden syrup
• 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1/4 alkaline water ( kan sui)
• 50g corn oil
• 300g plain flour, sifted

Egg glazed: mix well

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp water
• pinch of salt

Method:

Combine golden syrup, alkaline water and sifted bicarbonaye of soda in a basin. Add oil and mix with a wooden spoon and allow to rest for 4-5 hours

Fold in sifted flour gradually an mix evenly to form a smooth, soft dough. Do not knead. Let the dough rest for another 6-7 hours.

Divide dough into small portions. Dust with flour and press into figurine mould. Knock out and place on greased baking tray and bake in preheated oven at 180C for 8 minutes. Remove tray from the oven and leave for 1-2 minutes. Brush biscuit with egg glaze and bake again for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown.