Chinese
Chinese - Shaanxi and Northwestern
Steamed Buns Shaanxi
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 wheat flour
- • 4g dry yeast
- • 200ml warm water
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 1 tbsp cooking oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Mix the flour, sugar, yeast, and warm water, and knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
2
Phase 2
Cover and proof for 1 hour until doubled in size.
3
Phase 3
Divide into 8 balls and roll each into a smooth bun.
4
Phase 4
Rest the buns on parchment for 20 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Steam over boiling water for 15 minutes, then rest 5 minutes before opening the lid.