Chinese
Chinese - Anhui Hui Cuisine
Steamed Buns Hui
Chef's Menu Description
A traditional artisan bake offering a delicate, buttery crumb and golden exterior, served fresh with clotted cream, preserves, or rich salted butter.
Ingredients
- • 500g plain flour
- • 5g active dry yeast
- • 250ml warm water
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dissolve the yeast in the warm water, then mix with the flour, sugar, and oil.
2
Phase 2
Knead into a smooth dough and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Phase 3
Punch down, divide into 8 balls, and shape into smooth rounds.
4
Phase 4
Let the buns rise for 20 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Steam over boiling water for 15 minutes, then leave covered for 3 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Serve warm.