How do I make steamed buns?
Since the advent of frozen dumplings, frozen glutinous rice balls, frozen steamed buns are also available, and there are many different flavors. How to steam steamed buns so that they can be steamed white and plump? It is best to understand how to make steamed buns first to make it easier to understand.
How to make steamed buns: plain steamed buns
Ingredients Preparation
Flour 300 grams, yeast 3 grams,sugar 20 grams, warm water 140ml.
Method steps
1. Add sugar to the flour and mix well for later use;
2. Pour yeast powder into warm water (around 35°C) and let it stand for 5 minutes;
3. Pour the yeast water into the flour and knead into a slurry, then knead into a dough;
4. Knead and smooth the dough until it is smooth and delicate, then cover it and let it rise until it is twice its original size;
5. Knead the dough to remove air, then divide it into small pieces and shape it into steamed buns, cover with wet cloth for a second fermentation;
6. Add water to the pot, place the steamed buns in the steamer, cover the lid, and steam for about 15 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it rest for 2 minutes.
Tips
The time for the second fermentation is about 18 minutes in summer, and slightly longer in winter.
How to make steamed buns:Pumpkin Steamed buns
Ingredients preparation
Pumpkin 300g, flour 300g, yeast 2g.
Method steps
1. Peel and cut the pumpkin into chunks, steam until cooked, then mash and stir in the yeast after it cools;
2. Then add the pumpkin puree to the flour, knead and cover with plastic wrap to ferment until it is twice its original size;
3. Knead and smooth the dough again, then roll it into a thin sheet, then brush with water and roll it up into small segments;
4. Place in a steamer with oil, cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, then let it rest for 2 minutes.
How to steam steamed buns: red sugar steamed buns
Ingredients preparation
Red sugar 50g, flour 250g, yeast 2.5g, water 125g, salt 2g.
Method steps
1. Add red sugar to water and boil, then cool to warm, then pour into flour, add yeast powder and salt;
2. Mix until no water is left and knead into a dough, place in a warm place and let it ferment until it is twice its original size;
3. Knead and smooth the dough again, then roll it into a thin sheet, then brush with water and roll it up into small segments;
4. Place in a steamer with oil, cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, then let it rest for 2 minutes.
Tips
The fermentation time is longer when the temperature is low, until it is twice its original size before steaming.
How to steam steamed buns
Before steaming, you must first make the steamed buns, which is self-explanatory. After making the steamed buns, you need to ferment twice, then put it in the steamer. The water in the steamer should be cold, and gradually heat it up, so that the steamed buns can be heated evenly, and will not be raw.
