Chinese
Chinese - Fujian Min Cuisine
Sweet Paste 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
- • 400g plain flour
- • 5g active dry yeast
- • 40g sugar
- • 200ml warm water
- • 300g red bean paste
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water, then mix into flour with oil and knead smooth.
2
Phase 2
Cover and proof until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Phase 3
Divide the dough into 12 pieces and roll each into a small round.
4
Phase 4
Place a spoonful of red bean paste in the centre, pleat, and seal into a ball.
5
Phase 5
Rest the buns for 25 minutes on parchment.
6
Phase 6
Steam over boiling water for 12 minutes and serve warm.