foto: YouTube/Emji Er Channel
There are many reasons why dry cakes easily get moldy. One of them is the haphazard manufacturing process.
12 April 2024 23:59
Brilio.net - Cookies are a type of cake that has a crunchy texture and tends to be dry. Usually this type of cake is served as a light snack. Pastries are also often used as a choice when welcoming guests or as a dish during special moments such as Eid or Christmas.
The process of making cookies generally involves molding the dough and baking it until dry. Ingredients commonly used in making cookies include wheat flour, sugar, butter, eggs and various additional ingredients such as chocolate, nuts or dried fruit. Pastries are also often decorated with various toppings such as powdered sugar, jam or chocolate to add taste and an attractive appearance.
Apart from their delicious taste, dry cakes also have advantages in terms of storage. Compared to wet cakes like traditional snacks, dry cakes tend to be stored longer, so they are often used as snack stock. However, pastries that are not made and stored properly have the potential to quickly go stale or even get moldy, you know.
There are many reasons why dry cakes easily get moldy. One of them is the haphazard manufacturing process. For this reason, YouTube user Emji Er Channel shared more about tricks so that pastries can last for months and not become moldy when stored. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that there is one ingredient that is the main key to long-lasting pastries.
Tricks so that dry cakes can last for months and not get moldy.
Reported by BrilioFood , the ingredient in question is wheat flour. Basically, wheat flour is one of the main ingredients in making dry cakes. However, in order to produce dry cakes that are durable and not easily moldy, this wheat flour must be roasted first before use.
How to roast it is quite easy. First of all, prepare a large frying pan that is completely dry. Then immediately add the flour according to the amount of dry cake needed. Or you can also roast it in large quantities and then store it as stock.
photo: YouTube/Emji Er Channel
After that, turn on the stove fire to the lowest volume. Then keep stirring using a spatula so it doesn't rub. Do this stirring process for approximately 10 minutes so that the flour is completely dry.
photo: YouTube/Emji Er Channel
When it's been 10 minutes, turn off the stove heat. After that, sift the flour using a sieve so that the results are smoother. So, if there are lumps, press them down using a spatula or spoon.
Next, place the flour in an open container and let it cool by itself. In the video, YouTube user Emji Er Channel leaves this flour overnight. Then the next day, the flour is ready to be used to make dry cakes. Or you can also put it in a jar to store as stock.
"I always roast wheat flour to get crispy and long-lasting cakes. The cakes I make usually don't go bad/mouldy up to 6 months, but you also have to pay attention to the baking technique, use a low temperature of 140-150C, bake the cake until it's completely cooked. "Dry and pack the cake when it's completely cool," he explained further.
photo: YouTube/Emji Er Channel
This post about tricks for making cookies has been viewed more than 41 thousand times. It's not surprising that many other YouTube users are interested and also provide direct responses in the comments column. Most admitted that this trick was very effective in making dry cakes last longer.
"Yesterday I just made peanut butter and nastar but it didn't stay crunchy, bro... after seeing your vt, I wanted to try it. I hope it works, thanks, mom," said YouTube @vivierviani4906.
"Thanks for the tips and tricks, bro," said YouTube @shenachan8243.
"Every time I want to make it dry, I roast it first so that the cake will last for months," said YouTube @ummulkhair2509.
"Thanks a lot for the info, ma'am. My kuker will last for a year (Eid meets Eid again...) but it's okay, it can't be roasted either. I'll try it roasted later, bro," said YouTube @hettysusanti4381.
"There's another one in the steamed GK that shrank like it was roasted, " said YouTube @familiqohthanf.d6929.
Storing wheat flour properly can affect its quality. To keep wheat flour fresh, odorless and free of lice, you can try the following tips:
1. Store in an airtight container.
Use a tight, airtight container to store wheat flour and prevent air from entering which can make the flour go stale quickly.
2. Add camphor.
Place a few pieces of camphor in a wheat flour storage container to prevent flea attacks.
3. Add bay leaves.
Put a few dried bay leaves in a container of wheat flour to repel fleas.
4. Store in a cool and dark place.
Store the container of flour in a cool, dark, and dry place to maintain freshness.
5. Use a transparent container.
Use a transparent container to store wheat flour so you can see its condition clearly.
6. Check and use quickly.
Check the flour periodically to ensure there are no signs of moisture or the presence of bugs. Use wheat flour as soon as possible after purchasing it.
7. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Keep containers of wheat flour away from direct sunlight which can speed up the rotting process.
8. Store in original packaging.
If possible, store flour in its original packaging after opening.
9. Use a moisture absorber.
Place a moisture-absorbing sachet in the wheat flour storage container to keep the humidity low.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
