Chinese
Chinese - Shandong Lu Cuisine
Steamed Buns Shandong Style
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 plain flour
- • 5g active dry yeast
- • 260ml warm water
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 tbsp lard
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water, then mix with flour and salt.
2
Phase 2
Work the dough 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3
Phase 3
Cover and prove until doubled, about 1 hour.
4
Phase 4
Knock back, divide into 8 large rounds, and smooth each into a tight ball.
5
Phase 5
Rest the buns 20 minutes on parchment.
6
Phase 6
Steam over high heat 20 minutes; rest 5 minutes before serving.