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Brown Sugar Steamed Bun

Brown Sugar Steamed Bun

Fluffy steamed buns made with brown sugar water and yeast, kneaded with lard and steamed so they split open into natural blooming cracks.

Instructions

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    Pour boiling water over 120 grams of brown sugar and stir until dissolved.

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    Let the brown sugar water cool to a warm temperature (around 36 degrees), then add the yeast.

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    Stir evenly.

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    Pour into the flour.

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    Stir until it forms large dough flakes, then add 10 grams of lard.

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    Knead it by hand into a smooth dough.

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    No need to ferment, just transfer directly to the dough mat and knead until smooth again.

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    Roll into a long strip.

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    Pinch by hand into small portions (about 70–80 grams each).

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    Section facing up, slightly tidy up the shape.

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    Sprinkle brown sugar pieces on top.

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    It's fine if it's a raw embryo.

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    Place them into the steamer one by one, leaving gaps in between. Let them ferment in a warm place until they double in size. Now that the temperature is high, it takes about 40 minutes.

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    Put cold water in the pot, steam for 12 minutes after it starts to produce steam, then turn off the heat and let it steam for about 3 more minutes before it's ready.

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    Fluffy and soft, each one blooms.

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    Nutritious and healthy.

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    Send a finished product picture.

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    Come, have a taste.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
    500 g
  • Yeast
    5 g
  • boiling water
    260 g

Seasonings

  • brown sugar
    120 g
  • Lard
    10 g