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Yam Milk-Flavored Steamed Bun

Yam Milk-Flavored Steamed Bun

Silky steamed mantou made with steamed and pureed Chinese yam, milk, and sugar, yielding extra-soft, springy buns with a delicate milky sweetness and smooth, snow-white crumb.

Instructions

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    Prepare the yam.

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    Peel and cut into thin slices.

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    Steam over boiling water until cooked (about 20 minutes).

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    Put it into the blender and puree it.

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    Take 300 grams of flour.

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    Add mashed yam, pure milk, yeast, and sugar.

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    Stir until it becomes large cotton-like fluff.

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    Knead into a smooth dough, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.

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    The well-fermented dough.

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    Divide into 8 equal small portions.

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    Take out a small piece of dough, deflate it again, and knead it into a smooth dough.

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    Roll into a slightly taller bun shape.

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    Complete all steps in order, place in cold water on the stove, put it in the steamer, and let it rest for another 20 minutes.

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    Turn on high heat, after it starts steaming, steam for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it steam for another 3–5 minutes.

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    Alright.

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    Finished product image.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
    300 g
  • Mashed Chinese yam
    200 g
  • Pure milk
    50 g
  • Yeast
    3 g

Seasonings

  • Sugar
    30 g