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Mugwort and Wheat Bran Steamed Bun

Mugwort and Wheat Bran Steamed Bun

A wholesome steamed bun kneading whole-wheat flour with mugwort juice, yeast, sugar, and a little lard, yielding a green, springy bread with a grassy fragrance.

Instructions

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    Mugwort.

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    Bring water to a boil in a pot, add baking soda, and blanch the mugwort.

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    Scooped out cold water.

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    Squeeze out the water and put it into the blender.

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    Add 150 ml of water.

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    Stir into juice.

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    Add yeast to the whole wheat flour.

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    Pour in the beaten mugwort juice.

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    Add an appropriate amount of sugar.

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    After kneading the dough, add lard to enhance the glossiness of the steamed buns.

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    Kneaded dough.

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    Cover with plastic wrap and ferment in a warm place for 30 minutes.

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    The fermented dough.

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    Take out and knead to release the air.

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    Roll into a long strip.

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    Cut into equal portions of dough.

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    Sprinkle some dry flour to prevent sticking.

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    Move into a circle.

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    Put it into the steamer.

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    Let it rise again for 20 minutes, then steam on high heat for 15 minutes. After steaming, let the buns sit covered for 5 minutes before opening the lid to prevent them from collapsing.

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    Time's up, a fragrance of mugwort.

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    Finished product. Steamed buns with the fragrance of fresh grass, one bite is full of the taste of spring.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Wheat bran flour
    300g
  • Mugwort
    150g
  • Yeast powder
    3g
  • Baking soda
    2g
  • Clear water
    150g

Seasonings

  • Sugar
    50g
  • Lard
    5g