Q: Can I use canned pumpkin puree instead of fresh pumpkin?
A: Yes, canned pumpkin puree can be used as a substitute for fresh pumpkin. Ensure it’s unsweetened and not pumpkin pie filling.
Q: How do I know when the dough has fermented enough?
A: The dough should double in size and have a honeycomb-like texture when it’s ready.
Q: Can I use a different type of flour instead of wheat bran flour?
A: Yes, you can use all-purpose flour, but the texture and taste may slightly vary from the original recipe.
Pumpkin and Jujube Steamed Buns
Notes
- Wheat Bran Flour: Approximately 500 grams
- Pumpkin Puree: About 130 grams
- Yeast Powder: 3 grams
- Small Red Dates (Jujubes): 6 pieces
- A pinch of Sugar
- Eggs: 2
- Peel and steam the pumpkin until soft. Mash it into a puree and mix in the eggs and sugar.
- Add wheat bran flour and yeast to the mixture.
- Knead the mixture into a dough and let it ferment.
- Wait for the dough to ferment until it doubles in size and shows a honeycomb-like texture.
- Take out the dough, sprinkle it with chopped red dates, and knead it into a ball.
- Cut the dough into your desired shapes.
- Steam the buns over cold water for 15 minutes.
- Rich in Dietary Fiber
- Source of Vitamins from Pumpkin
- Low in Saturated Fat