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Steam Buns Recipe
A steam bun, also known as a steamed bun, is a type of bun that is traditionally made by steaming the dough instead of baking it. The dough is typically made with flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and water or milk. The buns can be filled with a variety of ingredients such as ground meat, vegetables, or tofu. Steam buns are popular in many Asian cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. They are often served as a staple food and can be found in street vendors, restaurants, and supermarkets. Steam buns are known for their soft, fluffy texture and can be enjoyed as a savory or sweet dish.
Steam Bun
A steam bun, also known as a steamed bun, is a type of bun that is traditionally made by steaming the dough instead of baking it. The dough is typically made with flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and water or milk. The buns can be filled with a variety of ingredients such as ground meat, vegetables, or tofu. Steam buns are popular in many Asian cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. They are often served as a staple food and can be found in street vendors, restaurants, and supermarkets. Steam buns are known for their soft, fluffy texture and can be enjoyed as a savory or sweet dish.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 150 g All Purpose Flour
- 20 g sugar
- 2 g Active Dry Yeast
- .5 g Salt
- 60 mL Warm water
- 60 mL Warm milk
- 10 mL Vegetable oil
- 2 g Double Baking Powder
- 10 g Potato Starch
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm water, warm milk, and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8-12 equal portions, depending on the desired size of the buns.
- Roll each portion of dough into a ball and flatten it into a circle. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.
- Bring the edges of the dough up around the filling and pinch them together to seal the bun. Place the bun, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet.
- Cover the buns with a damp cloth and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Steam the buns for about 12-15 minutes or until they are cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Instead of steaming, you can also baking the buns in a preheated 175°C oven for 15-20 minutes
- You can also add some sesame oil and brush it on the surface of the bun before steaming.
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