Xiao Yi, who had eaten too much spicy food, now had a spicy aftertaste in his mouth, and his stomach felt like it was on fire. He licked his lips, the spicy taste still dancing on the tip of his tongue, making him frown, and suddenly he felt an extreme desire for sweetness in his heart.
He sat in a chair, eyes closed, his mind racing with all sorts of sweet foods. Chocolate? Too greasy. Cake? Not special enough. After thinking for a long time, Xiao Yi's eyes suddenly lit up. "Flower cake!" Once the thought appeared, it couldn't be shaken off.
Xiao Yi jumped up from his chair and walked towards the kitchen with full energy. He opened the cupboard, took out flour, sugar, lard and other ingredients, and took out the pre-prepared flower sauce from the refrigerator.
He first poured the flour into a large bowl, added the appropriate amount of water and lard, and began to knead the dough with his hands. The dough gradually became soft and smooth under his hands. He kept kneading it, as if he wanted to knead all his expectations into this dough.
Next, he divided the dough into small pieces and rolled them into thin sheets with a rolling pin. Then, he scooped out a spoonful of flower paste, carefully placed it in the middle of the sheet, and pinched the edges tightly together like making dumplings.
Xiao Yi gently flattened the wrapped dough and used a mold to press out beautiful round shapes. At this moment, his eyes were focused and serious, and every movement was filled with anticipation for the flower cakes that were about to be baked.
Xiao Yi put the prepared flower cake into the preheated oven with great anticipation. However, the baking process was not entirely smooth this time.
At first, he set the oven according to the expected time and temperature, confident that everything would go perfectly. But not long after, he smelled something wrong, as if the crust was burnt.
He hurriedly opened the oven door, and a wave of heat hit him. He saw that the edges of the flower cakes closest to the heating tube had turned black. Xiao Yi's heart skipped a beat, his brows furrowed, and a look of annoyance appeared on his face.
He quickly took out the burnt ones and tried to save the remaining flower cakes. After adjusting the temperature, he closed the oven door again, but he began to feel uneasy, worried that this mistake would affect the overall taste.
Time passed by minute by minute, Xiao Yi kept pacing in front of the oven, his eyes occasionally looking at the situation inside. Just when he thought that this time there should be no problem, he found that the color of several flower cakes was still too light, not reaching the golden color he expected.
Xiao Yi gritted his teeth, opened the oven again, and extended the baking time. But this made him fall into new worries, fearing that extending the time would make the cake too dry.
Throughout the baking process, Xiao Yi's mood was like a roller coaster, ups and downs. He kept wandering between hope and disappointment, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead due to tension and anxiety.
Although Xiao Yi encountered many twists and turns in the process of baking flower cakes, the final result was very successful.
When the oven dinged, Xiao Yi nervously opened the door. Instantly, a rich and captivating aroma filled his face: a perfect blend of the fragrance of flowers and the aroma of wheat from the crust. He peered over and saw the flower cakes on the baking tray were golden in color, their crust crispy, as if covered in a thin layer of gold gauze.
Xiao Yi carefully took out the flower cakes and set them aside to cool. Each flower cake looked like a fine work of art. The slight cracks on the crust seemed like traces of time, adding a touch of rustic beauty.
As the heat gradually dissipated, the floral fragrance grew stronger and began to spread throughout the house. The smell first filled the kitchen, then slowly spread to the living room and bedroom, every corner being occupied by this sweet aroma.
Xiao Yi took a deep breath, savoring the wonderful aroma that permeated the air, a smile of satisfaction and satisfaction on his face. He knew that his efforts had paid off. These flower cakes were not only perfect in appearance, but their alluring flavor was even more mouth-watering. Picking up a freshly baked flower cake and gently biting into it, the first thing he felt was the crispness of the crust. The thin, multi-layered crust crumbled between his teeth, making a subtle "crunch" sound, like the soft sound of fallen leaves being crushed under the feet in the morning.
Next is the softness and toughness of the crust. It is not just crispy, but has a slight chewiness, which forms a wonderful contrast with the crispy outer layer, allowing people to feel the rich taste layers while chewing.
The moment your teeth break through the crust and touch the filling, a rich floral aroma instantly blooms in your mouth. It's the unique fragrance of fresh flowers, fresh, sweet, and lingering. The marinated flower filling retains the freshness and tenderness of the petals, and you can feel the delicate fibers of the petals in every bite.
The filling has just the right sweetness, not overly sweet, yet still allowing the fragrance of the flowers to shine through. The addition of sugar enhances the overall taste, making it richer and smoother.
As you chew, the wheat aroma of the crust, the fragrance of flowers, and the sweetness of sugar blend together, creating a dreamlike taste experience. Every bite is like being immersed in a sea of flowers, intoxicated and unable to extricate yourself.
After swallowing, the floral fragrance and sweet aftertaste still linger in the mouth for a long time, making people unable to help but taste it one bite after another.
Xiao Yi had just finished tasting the delicious flower cake and was still immersed in the sweet aftertaste, but he couldn't wait to start preparing the next delicacy - peach cake.
He strode towards the cupboard, opened the door, and quickly scanned the various ingredients and tools inside with a focused and sharp gaze. He first took out a large stainless steel basin and placed it steadily on the workbench.
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