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Cornmeal and Red Date Steamed Bun Exclusive

Cornmeal and Red Date Steamed Bun Exclusive

Steamed cornmeal cones dotted with chopped sweet red dates, half cornmeal half wheat flour fermented until airy, then shaped and steamed for a soft, wholesome bite.

Instructions

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    A bowl of cornmeal, a bowl of white flour.

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    A little sugar.

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    Mix the baking powder with warm water.

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    Pour the yeast water into the flour and stir into a flaky consistency.

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    Knead into a slightly soft dough. Let it ferment naturally.

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    Remove the pits from the red dates and cut them into small pieces.

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    It's hot, it will ferment quickly.

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    Add the crushed red dates.

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    Knead evenly.

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    Pinch into evenly sized portions.

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    Roll it into a ball and press it into a steamed corn bun (wowotou) shape.

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    Place in a steamer with cold water, let it rest for 5 minutes, and steam on medium-low heat for 20 minutes.

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    When the time is up, simmer for three to four minutes, then open the lid.

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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • cornmeal
    1 bowl
  • white flour
    1 bowl
  • Baking powder
    to taste
  • Pitted red dates
    to taste

Seasonings

  • white sugar
    a pinch