Chinese
Chinese - Hubei Cuisine
Steamed Buns Hubei
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
- • 1 tsp active dry yeast
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 160ml warm water
- • 1 tbsp cooking oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, then knead into the flour.
2
Phase 2
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Phase 3
Punch down and roll the dough into a log, cutting it into buns.
4
Phase 4
Rest the buns 20 minutes on the steamer tray.
5
Phase 5
Steam over medium heat for 15 minutes, then rest 5 minutes before opening.