Q: Can I make these small steamed buns without a kitchen machine?
A: Yes, you can knead the dough by hand, though it might take more time and effort.
Q: Is it necessary to let the dough rest before steaming?
A: Yes, allowing the buns to rest for 20 minutes before steaming helps them to rise and become fluffy.
Q: Can I use a regular steamer if I don’t have an electric steamer?
A: Absolutely, a regular steamer works just fine for this recipe.
Small Flower-Shaped Steamed Buns
Notes
- 400g Flour
- 4g Yeast
- 40g Sugar
- 240g Milk
- Oil (for brushing)
- Kitchen machine (for kneading)
- Electric steamer
- Pour all ingredients into the mixing bowl of the kitchen machine.
- Install the mixing bowl and dough hook onto the kitchen machine.
- Mix the dough on medium speed until smooth.
- Roll out the dough thinly and brush a layer of oil over it.
- Fold the dough into a rectangle.
- Cut the dough into thin strips.
- Stretch the strips and roll them on your thumb to form a flower shape, sealing the ends.
- Let the formed buns rest in the steamer for 20 minutes.
- Steam the buns for 18 minutes.
- Calories: Variable depending on serving size.
- Rich in Carbohydrates
- Contains Gluten
- Low in Fat