Chinese
Chinese - Dongbei Northeastern Cuisine
Steamed Buns Dongbei
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 dry yeast
- • 250ml warm water
- • 2 tbsp sugar
- • 1 tbsp cooking oil
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water, then knead with the flour, oil, and salt into a smooth dough.
2
Phase 2
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
3
Phase 3
Punch down, roll into a log, and cut into 10 equal pieces; shape each into a round bun.
4
Phase 4
Place the buns on lined steamer trays and let rise 30 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Steam over boiling water for 15 minutes, then rest 3 minutes before opening the lid.
6
Phase 6
Serve warm, split and stuffed, or alongside a Dongbei stew.