Chinese
Chinese - Fujian Min Cuisine
Steamed Buns Min
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
- • 50g sugar
- • 250ml warm water
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water, then mix into flour with salt and oil.
2
Phase 2
Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Cover and proof until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
4
Phase 4
Punch down and divide into 10 balls, rounding each one.
5
Phase 5
Place on parchment and rest for 30 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Steam over boiling water for 12 minutes, then rest 3 minutes before uncovering.