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Basic Steamed Bun Dough Recipe


Basic Steamed Bun Dough Recipe
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1 year, 4 months ago
The basic sweet dough used for steamed buns normally used in Dim Sum.
Prep:90m Cook:20m Servings:12

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Ingredients
  • Ingredients:
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) very warm water
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) salt
  • 3 tablespoons (50 ml) cooking oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) boiling water
  • 1 large egg, fork-beaten
  • Approximately 2 1/4 cups (550 ml) white bread flour

Directions
  1. Stir warm water and first amount of sugar in small dish until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Sprinkle yeast over top. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir to dissolve yeast.
  3. Stir second amount of sugar, salt and cooking oil in large bowl. Add boiling water.
  4. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in egg and yeast mixture.
  5. Slowly work in enough flour until soft dough forms.
  6. Turn out onto lightly floured surface.
  7. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  8. Place dough in large greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
  9. Cover with greased waxed paper and tea towel.
  10. Let stand in oven with light on and door closed for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until doubled in bulk.
  11. Punch dough down. Cover.
  12. Let rest for 5 minutes. Shape into 12 inch (30 cm) log. Cut into 12 pieces.
  13. Fill, shape and bake buns according to desired recipes.
  14. * Note if needed dough may be proofed overnight.
  15. To Proof Overnight: Knead dough and place in large greased bowl, turning once to
  16. grease top. Cover with greased plastic wrap and chill overnight. Punch dough down.
  17. Cover. Let rest for 5 minutes. Fill and shape buns as desired.
  18. Makes 12 buns

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Comments

bluewaterandsand 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Fantastic post! I haven't tried to make the buns before.


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