Sweet Paste Buns Hunan
Chinese Chinese - Hunan Xiang Cuisine

Sweet Paste 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
  • • 300g sweet red bean paste
  • • 1 tbsp oil
  • • 1 tsp baking powder

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, water, oil, and baking powder.

2
Phase 2

Knead smooth and let rise 1 hour.

3
Phase 3

Divide the dough into 12 pieces.

4
Phase 4

Wrap each with bean paste and pleat shut.

5
Phase 5

Rest 20 minutes.

6
Phase 6

Steam 12 minutes and rest 3 minutes before serving.