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The hedgehog bun (shiitake and pork)mushroompork is a simple and delicious home-cooked dish.However, how to make it tasty is crucial in terms of the method and steps. Below, Cooking Network editor will share the steps for making the hedgehog bun (shiitake and pork), and show you how to make this dish both delicious and enjoyable.

Hedgehog bun (shiitake and pork)Ingredients introduction Main ingredients:

flour

(300 grams) minced pork (as needed) shiitake mushrooms (as needed) hongguo fruit (one piece) yeast (3 grams) Auxiliary materials:

oil (as needed) salt (as needed) chicken powder (as needed)

Steps for making hedgehog bun (shiitake and pork):

1. Prepare the ingredients first, dividing the flour into two bowls with 150 grams each, and mince the pork.

2. Extract the juice from the hongguo fruit

3. Strain it using a sieve because there are many black seeds in the hongguo fruit; set aside after straining for later use.

4. Dissolve the yeast in water around 30 degrees Celsius.

5. Pour half of the dissolved yeast into one bowl of flour, add warm water and knead until it doesn't stick to your hands.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other bowl of flour with the remaining ingredients.

7. After kneading the dough, let it ferment; place some hot water in a pot to speed up the fermentation process.8. While waiting, prepare the filling by chopping the shiitake mushrooms finely. 9. Mix the chopped shiitake and pork, add oil, salt, and a bit of chicken powder for better flavor; set aside after mixing.

10. After about an hour, the flour has fermented well and doubled in size; it should not shrink when pressed with your hand.

11. Add more flour to knead the dough, as it may stick; kneading will also help release some air bubbles.

12. Knead the dough into a long strip.

13. Cut the strip into small portions.

14. Roll each small portion into a ball and then flatten it into a circle.

15. Place the stuffing inside.

16. Shape the dough into a hedgehog form after adding the filling.

17. Use scissors to cut out the spines; lift slightly when cutting so they don't fall off.

18. After cutting, make white hedgehogs in the same way.

19. Add sesame seeds as eyes and complete the preparation.

20. Steam for 15 minutes to enjoy.

TIP:

Ensure the dough is fully fermented; placing hot water in the pot can save time; use small scissors when cutting spines.sesame seeds dot on the eyes and it's done

place in a pot steamed can be eaten after 15 minutes

2tips:

the dough must be well fermented, placing some hot water in the pot can save time, use small scissors when trimming the hedgehog