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Lotus Leaf Exclusive

Lotus Leaf Exclusive

Plain yeast dough pressed into circles, brushed with oil, folded into half-moons and combed into lotus-leaf patterns, steamed to tender pockets for stuffing.

Instructions

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    An appropriate amount of flour.

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    A little sugar in the bowl.

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    Pour in an appropriate amount of warm water, and dissolve the yeast.

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    Pour while stirring, and stir until it becomes flaky.

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    Knead the dough to a medium softness and firmness.

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    Use the one-time fermentation method and knead the dough until smooth.

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    Press out a ring shape using a mold.

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    The mold presses it out especially round. This is also the reason I like using molds.

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    Take a round piece and roll it into an oval shape.

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    Flip it over and brush on a thin layer of oil.

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    Fold in half.

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    Use a new comb to press out the patterns. At each pattern, use the end of the comb to push inward.

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    Pinch the tail.

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    Place the prepared lotus leaf wraps in a warm place to ferment for an hour.

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    Place the well-fermented lotus leaf buns in a steamer with cold water, and steam over medium heat for 15 minutes.

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    Simmer for four minutes, then uncover.

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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

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

Seasonings

  • white sugar
    to taste