Chinese Sweet Bun Dough

Chinese Sweet Bun Dough
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    134

Embark on a culinary adventure with these delightful sweet buns, a harmonious blend of bread and pastry. Perfect for stuffing with savory BBQ fillings or sweet bean paste, these buns offer a canvas for your culinary creativity. The dough boasts a unique texture, striking a balance between the comforting familiarity of bread and the delicate richness of pastry.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    10 g
  • Cholesterol
    33 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    408 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the warm milk and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the milk mixture and let it stand until a frothy layer forms, indicating the yeast is active. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the bread flour, most of the beaten eggs (reserve about 1 tablespoon for glazing), vegetable oil, and salt to the bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined into a shaggy dough. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until it becomes smooth and elastic, maintaining a slightly sticky texture. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Place the dough in a large bowl lightly oiled, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. (2-3 hours)

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Recipe View Gently remove the risen dough from the bowl and briefly knead it to release any trapped air. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Divide the dough into 12 equal-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten it into a disk approximately 5 to 6 inches in diameter. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Place about 2 tablespoons of your preferred filling in the center of each dough circle. Carefully bring the edges of the dough up and over the filling, pinching and twisting the top to securely seal it. Ensure there are no openings. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Arrange the filled buns seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each. Cover them with plastic wrap and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

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Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved beaten egg with water to create an egg wash. Gently brush the tops of each bun with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake the buns in the preheated oven until they are golden brown and shiny, rotating the baking sheet halfway through to ensure even baking. (20-30 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from oven and serve warm.

For an enriched flavor, try using melted butter instead of vegetable oil.
The dough can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator after the first rise. This allows the flavors to develop further.
Experiment with different fillings such as lotus seed paste, custard, or even a savory meat mixture.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 44 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Cooper Nitzsche

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like myself.

  • Jimmy Bashirian

    I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit! The dough is so soft and versatile.

  • Donny Dubuque

    These buns are amazing! I filled them with red bean paste, and they were just like the ones from my favorite bakery.

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