Pumpkin flower steamed buns

Cooked pumpkin puree 200g	flour 300g
Yeast powder 3g	Red dates 5 pieces

How to make pumpkin flower steamed buns

Step 1

Take a piece of sweet pumpkin, wash it, cut it into chunks, and steam it in a Mofei steamer.

Step 2

The steamed pumpkin needs to be cooled before use.

Step 3

Take a small basin and add cooked pumpkin puree, flour, and yeast powder.

Step 4

Stir evenly and knead it into a smooth dough. It is not easy to knead in a basin. It is easier to knead on the board. The water content of pumpkin puree is different, and the dosage will also change. It can be adjusted according to the situation of kneading the dough. You can also sprinkle some dry flour according to the situation during the kneading process.

Step 5

The surface of the kneaded dough is smooth and elastic and will not stick to your hands.

Step 6

Knead the dough long and then cut it into evenly sized pieces.

Step 7

Then roll each piece of dough into a round ball;

Step 8

After kneading, take a small piece of dough and roll it out with a rolling pin into an oval shape.

Step 9

Fold the dough in half and sprinkle some dry flour during the kneading and rolling process for easier operation;

Step 10

Continue folding the folded dough into half, like folding a fan.

Step 11

Press the sides with two chopsticks.

Step 12

Clamp and merge in the middle.

Step 13

Pull the chopsticks out and then clamp them in the middle;

Step 14

At this point, the shape of a flower can already be seen.

Step 15

Arrange the petals.

Step 16

Wrap the bottom edge to form a hem, and press the closing edge underneath;

Step 17

After the flower shape is made, take half a pitted red date and press it in the middle to serve as the center of the flower. Press down to make the flower shape fuller;

Step 18

Make all the flower steamed buns in sequence, line them with oil paper, cover them with plastic wrap and let them rise for about 45 minutes;

Step 19

This pumpkin flower steamed bun is a one-time fermentation method. It takes a long time to wake up after it is shaped. There is heating in the north, and the room temperature is about 20 degrees. If the temperature is lower, the fermentation time needs to be extended. If the temperature is higher, the fermentation time can be shortened appropriately. In addition, , the fermentation time will also be affected by the speed of making steamed buns, so it is recommended to place the steamed buns in a warm fermentation environment and observe the fermentation status of the steamed buns;

Step 20

The steamed bun embryo will be larger after it has risen. Place it in a steamer and steam it for 15 minutes.

Step 21

After steaming, simmer for 2 minutes before opening the lid.

Step 22

Delicious and beautiful pumpkin flower steamed buns are ready.

Step 23

This is pretty enough!

Step 24

It’s delicious and pretty, and it’s not difficult to make, so give it a try!

Step 25

The Mofei Speed ​​Steamer steams up super fast. It must be fully proofed before steaming, which is equivalent to boiling water in an ordinary steamer. Cooking Tips for Pumpkin Flower Steamed Buns

The water content of pumpkin puree is different, and the dosage will also change. It can be adjusted according to the kneading situation. During the kneading process, you can also sprinkle some dry flour according to the situation.