Chinese
Chinese - Cantonese and Dim Sum
Steamed Custard Buns
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
- • 300g plain flour
- • 150ml warm water
- • 2 tsp active dry yeast
- • 3 tbsp sugar
- • 2 tbsp cooking oil
- • 100g salted egg yolks, steamed and mashed
- • 80g butter
- • 80g icing sugar
- • 100ml milk
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water, add the flour and oil, and knead into a soft dough.
2
Phase 2
Cover and let the dough rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Phase 3
Mix the mashed egg yolks, butter, icing sugar, and milk into a smooth paste, then chill until firm.
4
Phase 4
Divide the dough, roll each piece into a wrapper, and seal a spoonful of custard inside.
5
Phase 5
Rest the buns for 30 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Steam over medium-high heat for 10 minutes until puffed and glossy.
7
Phase 7
Serve warm so the custard stays molten.