CHINESE STEAMED CUSTARD BUN RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by á-25087
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Custard Filling: Combine custard powder, cornstarch, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Add in milk, and stir mixture over low heat for 1 minute until mixed, then gradually add the beaten egg. Constantly whisk until thickened. Stir in the butter until fully incorporated. Let custard filling cool and set aside until ready to use. The custard will become slightly firm as it cools. This is the correct texture as it will be easier to fill and shape the bun. Dough: Dissolve sugar in warm water, sprinkle yeast over; let stand 2-3 minutes, and then stir to mix well. Let set until it starts to foam, 10 minutes. Sift flour and make well in the center. Whisk together the lard/ shortening, sugar, yeast mixture, and milk. The fat will not completely dissolve into the liquid. Combine liquid mixture with the flour; gradually incorporate the flour with the liquid to make dough. Knead the dough for 10 minutes, sprinkling with flour as necessary. Use the oil to grease the outside of the dough; cover and let rest in warm area 1 ½ hours or until double in size. Punch dough down and flatten out to about ¾ inch thick. Spread the baking powder mixture evenly on the dough (this acts as a stabilizer). Roll dough up and knead about 10 minutes, or until smooth and satiny. The dough should be firmer than regular white bread dough. Cover and let rest 30 minutes. Dough Breaking: Divide the dough into four equal parts. Roll one part by hand to form a rope approximately 9 inches long and 1¼ inch in diameter. Mark into 6 equal parts, 1 ½ inch long. Holding the dough with one hand, grip at the first mark with the thumb and index finger of the other hand and tear away briskly to break off a small dough piece. Continue breaking until you have 24 pieces. Dough Rolling: Flatten each piece of dough with your palm. Using a rolling pin, roll each into a round disk, making quarter turn with each roll. Roll to leave the center thick; thinner edges are easier to pleat. Assembling: Place about 1 tablespoon of filling at the center of each dough round, flat side up. Gather the edges by first pleating counterclockwise, and then twisting to seal securely. Place the bun round side up on a square piece of parchment paper (2.5 X 2.5 inches). Let buns rest, covered for at least 30 minutes. Cooking: Steam on high heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not uncover the steamer any time during the steaming. If a flat lid steamer is used, wrap the lid in a kitchen towel to prevent condensed steam from dripping on the buns.
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Zakir Zakir
[email protected]I've been making these buns for years and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Zelalem Belay
[email protected]I made these buns for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.
Ibrahim Maher
[email protected]These buns were a bit too dense for my taste, but the custard filling was delicious.
Muhammad Waheed Adrees
[email protected]I'm always looking for new steamed bun recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint! The buns were delicious and the custard filling was perfect.
Thisen Gomez
[email protected]These buns were so good! The custard filling was creamy and flavorful, and the buns were light and fluffy.
Colton Gibson
[email protected]I've never made steamed custard buns before, but this recipe made it easy! The buns turned out perfect.
Jamshed M hassani
[email protected]I made these buns for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.
Lara-lee Barnard
[email protected]The buns were a little too sweet for my taste, but the custard filling was delicious.
Ludo Gul
[email protected]These buns were a little time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it! They were so delicious and everyone loved them.
Arshid Nadan
[email protected]I was really looking forward to trying this recipe, but I was disappointed. The buns were dry and the custard filling was bland.
Md HRidou
[email protected]These buns are the perfect way to end a meal. They're light and fluffy, and the custard filling is creamy and delicious.
Lasit Nitmal
[email protected]I've made these buns several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
WAJAHAT PUKHTOON
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my buns didn't turn out as fluffy as I thought they would.
Shahbaz Mughal
[email protected]The buns were a bit dry, but the custard filling was delicious.
Tascha Davis
[email protected]These buns were a little more challenging to make than I thought they would be, but they were worth it! The end result was delicious.
Dada Gujjar
[email protected]I've been looking for a good steamed custard bun recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely it! The buns were perfect and the custard filling was amazing.
Somaila Kpante Seidu
[email protected]I made these buns for my family and they loved them! The custard filling was creamy and delicious.
emster ginyen
[email protected]The buns turned out so fluffy and light! I was really impressed with how they tasted.
BYRON WATSON
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to follow! I made these for a party and they were a hit!