Sweet Paste Buns Shaanxi
Chinese Chinese - Shaanxi and Northwestern

Sweet Paste Buns Shaanxi

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 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

  • • 300g wheat flour
  • • 3g dry yeast
  • • 180ml warm water
  • • 250g red bean paste
  • • 2 tbsp sugar
  • • 1 tbsp cooking oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the flour, yeast, sugar, and water, and proof for 1 hour.

2
Phase 2

Divide into 10 pieces, flatten each, and wrap a ball of red bean paste inside.

3
Phase 3

Rest the buns for 15 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Steam over high heat for 15 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Cool slightly and serve warm.