Chinese-Inspired Fluffy Steamed Flower Bread Buns | Isolation Baking, Pantry-Friendly Vegan Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sweet red bean paste

🥗Healthier: sweetened pumpkin puree

💰Cheaper: sweetened apple sauce

Pumpkin puree offers a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

Mix warm water and yeast in a bowl and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine flour, sugar, salt, and purple sweet potato powder in a large mixing bowl.

Add yeast mixture, milk, and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal portions.

Shape each portion into a ball and flatten slightly.

Fill the center of each dough with sweet red bean paste and pinch to seal.

Shape the filled dough into a flower shape, using a knife to create petals if desired.

Place the shaped buns on parchment paper and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Prepare a steamer and bring water to a boil.

Steam the buns over high heat for 15-20 minutes until fluffy and cooked through.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

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