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Animal Steamed Buns are delightful and versatile steamed buns that can be made with various fillings and shapes, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2-4 hours (including rising time)
- Yield: Varies based on size and shape of buns
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- All Purpose Flour: 800 grams (Plain Buns)
- Yeast: 8 grams (Plain Buns)
- Sugar: 40 grams (Plain Buns)
- Water: 400 grams (Plain Buns)
- Canola Oil: as needed (Plain Buns)
- Pumpkin or Sweet Potato: 250 grams (Alternative Buns)
- All Purpose Flour: 300 grams (Alternative Buns)
- Sugar: 40 grams (Alternative Buns)
- Yeast: 3-4 grams (Alternative Buns)
- Water: as needed (Alternative Buns)
- Canola Oil: as needed (Alternative Buns)
- Food coloring: for decoration
- Dried Dates: for decoration
- Beans: for decoration
- Prepare your choice of starch (potato or pumpkin) by peeling and cutting into small pieces.
- Steam the starch until extremely soft, which can take 20-40 minutes depending on the type.
- Mash the steamed starch into a paste, then mix in sugar and yeast.
- Gradually add flour and knead the dough until it is flexible but not sticky, about 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rise for 30 minutes.
- Knead for another 3 minutes and let it rest for 1.5-3 hours or until doubled in size.
- If the dough is sticky, knead in more flour.
- Shape the dough into desired forms and let each bun rise for another 20 minutes.
- Steam the buns for 15 minutes, ensuring parchment paper is under each bun.
Notes
- For plain white dough, mix water, yeast, and sugar in a cup, then add to flour and knead.
- Follow the same kneading and resting steps as above for plain dough.
- Watch videos for shaping techniques and examples.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 2 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Animal Steamed Buns, Steamed Buns, Asian Cuisine, Vegetarian Recipes