Steamed Buns Hunan
Chinese Chinese - Hunan Xiang Cuisine

Steamed Buns Hunan

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

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 wheat flour
  • • 5g instant yeast
  • • 30g sugar
  • • 250ml warm water
  • • 1 tsp oil
  • • 1 tsp baking powder

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water.

2
Phase 2

Knead into a smooth dough with the flour, oil, and baking powder.

3
Phase 3

Let rise 1 hour until doubled.

4
Phase 4

Portion and roll into smooth round buns.

5
Phase 5

Rest the buns 30 minutes.

6
Phase 6

Steam over high heat 12 minutes, rest 3 minutes before opening.