Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sweet red bean paste
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Activate yeast by mixing warm water with sugar and letting it foam 5-10 minutes.
- Whisk flour and salt in a bowl, then add the foamy yeast mixture to form a soft dough.
- Knead 5-7 minutes until smooth; cover and let rise 35-40 minutes until doubled.
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces; flatten into discs and place 1 Tbsp red bean paste in center; pinch edges to seal.
- Place buns on parchment-lined steamer tray; proof 15 minutes.
- Steam over high heat for 12 minutes until puffy and cooked through. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t own a steamer, set a bamboo steamer over a pot with ample water and a rack; line with parchment.
- For softer buns, avoid overproofing and keep steam at a steady pace.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days and re-steam before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
