Chinese
Chinese - Hakka and Teochew
Steamed Buns Hakka
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
- • 200ml warm water
- • 1 tsp instant yeast
- • 2 tbsp sugar
- • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 1/2 tsp fine salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water, then mix in the flour, oil, and salt.
2
Phase 2
Knead 10 minutes until smooth, then cover and prove 1 hour.
3
Phase 3
Punch down, roll into a log, and cut into 10 even pieces.
4
Phase 4
Shape each piece into a round bun and prove 30 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Steam over boiling water for 12 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Let the pot stand 5 minutes with the lid off, then serve warm.