Ashley Montgomery
@ashmon
Steamed Chinese Buns
Delicious and fluffy Chinese steamed buns, perfect for any occasion. These buns are made with a simple dough and can be filled with your favorite ingredients or enjoyed plain. A delightful treat that is sure to impress!
Details
- Cuisine:chinese
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:8
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time45 min.
- Total time80 min.
- Servings24
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups, divided
- 3/4 cup, divided
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Steamed Chinese Buns.
Step 1
Start by gathering all your ingredients for a seamless cooking experience.
Step 2
In a spacious bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar.
Step 3
Let this mixture rest for 30 minutes until it becomes bubbly and alive.
Step 4
Next, incorporate the remaining 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of warm water, 2 tablespoons of sugar, vegetable oil, and salt into the yeast blend.
Step 5
Knead the dough until it transforms into a smooth and elastic texture.
Step 6
Once ready, transfer the dough to a greased bowl, rolling it to ensure it’s coated in oil.
Step 7
Cover the bowl and let the dough rise until it triples in size, which should take about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Step 8
After the dough has risen, gently punch it down and place it on a floured surface.
Step 9
Evenly sprinkle baking powder over the dough and knead for an additional 5 minutes to incorporate.
Step 10
Divide the dough in half, setting one half aside in a covered bowl.
Step 11
Take the other half and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
Step 12
Shape each piece into a ball and place them on small squares of waxed paper, ensuring the smooth side is facing up.
Step 13
Repeat this with the second half of the dough.
Step 14
Cover all 24 dough balls and allow them to rise until they double in size, which should take around 30 minutes.
Step 15
While the dough is rising, bring water to a boil in a wok, then lower the heat to maintain a gentle boil.
Step 16
Position a steam plate on a small wire rack in the center of the wok, ensuring there’s at least 2 inches of space between the plate and the wok.
Step 17
Working in batches, place the buns on their waxed paper squares onto the steam plate, leaving 1 to 2 inches of space between each bun.
Step 18
Cover the wok and steam the buns for 15 minutes, being careful when removing the lid to prevent condensation from dripping onto the buns.
Step 19
Continue steaming the remaining buns until all are perfectly cooked.
Step 20
Enjoy the delightful aroma and the satisfaction of your homemade buns!.