How to Make Chinese Steamed Buns at Home

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness.

yeast

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Baking powder can be used for a quicker rise.

Add all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, baking powder, and vegetable oil to a mixing bowl.

Use your hands to massage the dough until the mixing bowl is clean.

Move the dough to a flat working surface and knead for about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 3 minutes in summer or 5 minutes in winter.

Flatten the dough and shape it into a rectangular shape, then fold it into a 'L' shape.

Roll it out into a larger rectangular shape, ensuring there are no more air bubbles.

Brush a thin layer of water on the dough and roll it up into a cylinder shape.

Cut the rolled dough into six pieces and place them on parchment paper.

Transfer the pieces to a steamer and cover the lid until they double in size.

Bring water to a boil and steam on high heat for about 15 minutes.

Turn off the heat and uncover a small gap to let hot air out for about 5 minutes.

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