🐱 Cat Yolk Pastry | Detailed Tutorial & Story
Adorably tasty, flaky, beginner-friendly!
The first time I saw cat-shaped yolk pastries, I was utterly charmed! As a baking enthusiast, I challenged myself to recreate them. Surprisingly, the intricate patterns only require one egg yolk and edible powders.
My first attempt failed—the dough cracked, turning cats into "wounded kittens." After adjusting the butter ratio, I achieved a crumbly crust. The fun part was painting: cocoa powder for Siamese "points," charcoal powder for black cats, and leftover yolk for orange tabbies. It felt like "makeup artistry" on pastry!
When they puffed up in the oven, I couldn’t bear to eat them! Friends gasped, "These are art!" Now, they’re my signature gift. If you want joyful baking, try this!
🔍 Ingredient Breakdown
The magic lies in layered textures and sweet-savory balance.
Oil Dough: All-purpose flour + butter for softness; sugar and salt enhance flavor.
Pastry Dough: Low-gluten flour + butter for flakiness.
Colors: Natural cocoa/charcoal powders; egg yolk for vibrancy.
🍽️Serving Suggestions
Best enjoyed warm (wait 10 mins to avoid burns!). Store airtight for 3 days; reheat at 150°C for 5 mins. Pair with oolong tea to cut richness. For variation, add mochi or meat floss inside. Note: High-calorie—share the joy!
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
It’s delicious and therapeutic! Painting cats feels like "petting" pastry—each one is unique. Even beginners succeed with this foolproof ratio. Friends will beg for your secret!
Plus, it’s a stress-reliever. Kneading, wrapping, and decorating become a mindful escape. Watching your "kittens" rise in the oven melts worries away.
🥗RECIPE🥗
🥬Ingredients list
Filling: 7 salted duck yolks, 140g oily red bean paste
Oil Dough: 120g all-purpose flour, 40g softened butter, 50g sugar, 1g salt, 40g water
Pastry Dough: 50g low-gluten flour, 25g softened butter
Decor: 1 egg yolk, cocoa/charcoal powder, melted chocolate
👩🍳DIRECTIONS
① Mix the ingredients for the oil dough, knead until smooth, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for about 20 minutes.
② Mix the pastry dough.
③ Spray raw salted duck egg yolks with liquor and bake at 180°C for about 8 minutes until they sizzle and oil appears.
④ Divide into 7 equal portions: oil dough 22g, pastry dough 11g, and red bean paste 20g each.
⑤ Wrap the yolk pastries as shown. Use the remaining oil dough to make cat ears, and dab some water to secure them firmly.
⑥ Take one egg yolk, first brush the yellow patterns for the cat, then add cocoa powder to paint the darker patterns and the face and ears of a Siamese cat. Finally, add bamboo charcoal powder to paint the black patterns for the cat.
⑦ Preheat the oven to 170°C and bake for about 30 minutes.
⑧ Let cool slightly, melt chocolate and pipe it into a decorating bag to draw the cat's eyes, nose, and whiskers. Use blue chocolate for the Siamese cat's pupils.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Why does my dough crack?
A: Insufficient butter/water. Add water 5g at a time.
Q2: Patterns fade after baking?
A: Chill painted pastries 10 mins pre-bake, or tent with foil.
Q3: Can I use regular red bean paste?
A: Only "oily" paste works; watery paste may leak.
