Brown sugar steamed buns

2024-09-09 09:27:38 Cantonese cuisine

Brown sugar 60 grams	All-purpose flour 300g
Yeast powder 3 grams	Boiling water 120g
Red dates 6 pieces

How to make brown sugar steamed buns #中秋团元食丝#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 1

Step 1

Add 60 grams of brown sugar to boiling water of about 80 degrees and stir thoroughly. Use this time to cut the red dates into granular shapes with kitchen scissors. # Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 2

# Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 2

Step 2

When the brown sugar water cools down to about 40 degrees, pour 3 grams of yeast. The water temperature should not be too high, otherwise it will kill the activity of the yeast. # Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 3

# Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 3

Step 3

After the yeast melts, pour the brown sugar water into 300 grams of flour, stir continuously with chopsticks, and start kneading the dough when it becomes fluffy. # Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Illustration of how to make soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns 4

# Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Illustration of how to make soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns 4

Step 4

When the dough is almost kneaded, add red date particles, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it ferment in a warm place until it doubles in size. # Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 5

# Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 5

Step 5

To determine whether fermentation is in place, poke a hole in the dough. If it does not collapse or rebound, it means it is fermented. # Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 6

# Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 6

Step 6

Take out the fermented dough, knead it into a long strip, and divide it into small portions of about 70 grams. # Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 7

# Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 7

Step 7

Grasp it into small pieces, twist it backwards with both hands, and place the mouth of the piece upward. # Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 8

# Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 8

Step 8

Grease the basket with oil or line it with oiled paper, cover the pot, and continue to proof for the second time, about 20 minutes. # Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Illustration of how to make soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns 9

# Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Illustration of how to make soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns 9

Step 9

Put enough water in the steamer, wait until the water boils, add the steamed bun embryos, and steam for 20 minutes. Keep the fire on high during the steaming process. After steaming, simmer for five minutes before taking it out of the pot. # Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 10

# Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 10

Step 10

The hot brown sugar steamed buns have a light aroma as soon as they come out of the pan, and they are delicious when eaten directly. # Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Food#Soft and chewy brown sugar steamed buns Illustration of how to do it 11