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Exclusive Jade Steamed Buns

Exclusive Jade Steamed Buns

Jade-green steamed buns tinted and flecked with chopped alfalfa greens kneaded into the dough with a touch of alkali, steamed into soft, springy, subtly herby buns.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Take an appropriate amount of flour, add yeast and sugar, and mix with warm water to form a dough of medium softness and firmness, then let it ferment until it doubles in size.

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    Wash the alfalfa and drain off the water for later use.

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    Chop the alfalfa and set it aside.

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    Directly put the chopped alfalfa into the leavened dough, and add an appropriate amount of alkaline powder and knead evenly.

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    Kneaded dough is proofed for a second time for ten minutes.

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    Roll the dough into strips and cut them into pieces of the same size.

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    Knead into the shape of a steamed bun and place it in the steamer basket.

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    Put cold water in the pot, and steam for twenty-five minutes after it starts to boil.

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    After the time is up, don't rush to open the lid. Turn off the heat and let it steam for two to three minutes.

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    Go eat some steamed buns and air it out.

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    Paired with red oil garlic sauce, it's simply too delicious.

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    Finished product image.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Alfalfa
    to taste
  • Flour
    to taste
  • warm water
    to taste
  • Baking powder
    to taste
  • Baking soda
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Sugar
    to taste