Brilio.net - Welcoming Eid al-Fitr there are many things we miss, such as going home, gathering with family, and so on. Not only that, there are many special Eid dishes that you have been waiting for, such as cookies.
There are many types of pastries that you can make yourself at home, such as pineapple cakes, cat's tongue cakes, snow white cakes, and many more. These various pastries are usually arranged and then served on the living room table.
Unfortunately, there are still people who don't pay attention to how to store dry cakes. As a result, the dry cake becomes moldy and becomes soggy when eaten. If it's like this, like it or not, the dry cake will just be thrown away. Very unfortunate, right?
After investigating, this can be overcome by paying attention to how the cookies are made. This was explained by a netizen with the YouTube account name MASAKAN RIZKA. According to him, cookies must be baked over medium heat so they are perfectly cooked.
"If the fire is too big, the worry is that the cake will only be done on the outside, but the inside will still be wet and will become moldy," he explained, quoted by BrilioFood on Thursday (4/4).
photo: YouTube/RIZKA'S COOK
How to store cookies.
Next, spread the pastry with the right ingredients. Avoid smearing pastries with a mixture of slime ingredients such as granulated sugar and sweetened condensed milk.
"Usually the results are less than optimal if stored for a long period of time. My advice is to just brush it with egg yolk," said the owner of the video.
Not only that, you can also mix preservatives into the dry cake mixture so that it doesn't get moldy and lasts a long time. But if you don't want to mix it, then what you need to pay attention to is how it is packaged. This was explained by YouTube user Blyana-.
First, make sure the jar or container for storing cookies is clean and dry. Because if not, the pastries will be damp and easily moldy.
photo: YouTube/Blyana-
Second, make sure the dry cakes you want to put in the jar are cold. So, after the cookies are cooked, let them sit for a while until they cool.
"If you put it hot, there will be hot steam which will cause the cake to become damp," said the owner of the video.
photo: YouTube/Blyana-
Third, you can add special food silica gel as a dryer in the cookie jar. Just put 1 packet of silica gel in each jar. If so, arrange the dry cakes in such a way in the jar.
"This's function is to absorb moisture from the air," said YouTube account Blyana-.
photo: YouTube/Blyana-
Finally, place a sheet of paper on each layer of the dry cake arrangement. The goal is so that the dry cake does not stick together between one layer and another.
photo: YouTube/Blyana-
Even without preservatives in the dough, the cookies will still be crunchy, not moldy, and will last for months. That way, dry cakes will not be wasted.
photo: YouTube/Blyana-
Factors that cause dry cakes to mold.
There are several factors that can cause dry cakes to become moldy. Here are some of them.
1. Humidity.
Moisture is the main factor influencing mold growth. If cookies are stored in a damp environment or exposed to too much moisture, mold can grow quickly. Storing cookies in a place that is not too damp can help prevent mold growth.
2. Temperature.
Temperature also plays an important role in mold growth. Warm environments tend to support faster mold growth. Dry cakes that are stored at room temperatures that are too high or too low can become a good breeding ground for mold growth.
3. Storage conditions.
How you store cookies can also affect the likelihood of mold growing. Cookies should be stored in an airtight container or in tight packaging to prevent excessive exposure to air and moisture. Storing cookies in open or poorly closed containers can increase the risk of mold growing.
4. Quality of materials.
The ingredients used in making cookies can also affect the likelihood of mold growing. Stale or contaminated ingredients can be a source of mold growth. Therefore, it is important to use fresh and good quality ingredients in making cookies.
5. Storage time.
The longer cookies are stored, the higher the chance of mold growing. Dry cakes should be consumed within a relatively short time after making them to avoid mold growth. If cookies must be stored for a longer period of time, be sure to store them in appropriate storage conditions and check regularly for signs of mold growth.