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Brown sugar flowering jujube steamed buns, with a jujube aroma that is incredibly soft

Brown sugar flowering jujube steamed buns, with a jujube aroma that is incredibly soft

Brown-sugar steamed buns studded with diced jujube, leavened to bloom open like flowers, delivering a lovely jujube aroma and an incredibly soft, fluffy crumb.

Instructions

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    Stir the yeast with warm water.

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    Pour the yeast water into the mixing bowl.

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    Brown sugar is dissolved in hot water.

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    While hot, pour the brown sugar water into the mixing bowl.

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    Stir quickly until it forms a flaky texture.

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    Knead into a smooth dough and let it ferment in a warm place.

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    Scald the red dates with boiling water.

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    Drain the water and cut into small pieces.

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    Mix baking soda and baking powder, then add a small amount of water to make a paste.

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    Take out the dough once it has fermented to twice its size.

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    Pour the baking soda and baking powder mixture into the dough.

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    Then add the crushed red dates and knead evenly together.

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    Shape the dough and press it into a thick rectangular sheet.

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    Cut evenly into three large vertical strips.

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    Roll into strips of equal length.

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    Stack the three pieces together and gently roll them into a ball.

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    Cut into sections.

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    Place the cut side up on the steamer tray, no second fermentation is needed.

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    Bring water to a boil in a pot, steam on high heat for 15 minutes, then let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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    The fragrant, sweet, and fluffy jujube steamed buns are ready.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
    500 g
  • Yeast powder
    10 g
  • warm water
    40g (for the yeast water)
  • Boiling water
    160g (for the brown sugar syrup)
  • red date
    65g, pitted
  • Baking soda
    3 g
  • Baking powder
    6 g

Seasonings

  • brown sugar
    150 g