Servings: 12
Ingredients
Yeast Mix |
||
2 |
tablespoons |
active dry yeast |
2 |
teaspoons |
sugar |
1/2 |
cup |
all-purpose flour |
1/2 |
cup |
water |
Dough Mix |
||
1 |
cup |
warm water |
3 |
cups |
all-purpose flour |
1/2 |
teaspoon |
salt |
4 |
tablespoons |
white sugar |
2 |
tablespoons |
vegetable oil |
1 |
teaspoon |
baking powder |
Procedure
Preparation
Yeast Mix
Mix all yeast mix ingredientd in a large mixing bowl.
Let stand for 30 minutes.
Dough Mix
Mix other ingredients except baking powder into the bowl in the following order –
warm water
flour
salt
sugar
vegetable oil
Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
Lightly oil the entire surface and let stand until triple in size (2 1/2 to 3 hours).
Turn dough out on a floured board and punch down.
Sprinkle baking powder evenly on surface, then knead for about 5 minutes.
Divide dough into 2 parts.
Place one piece into bowl and cover.
Divide the first section into 12 parts.
At this point you may add any desired filling or continue with unfilled buns.
[To add filling – Flatten each section in the palm of your hand. Place one tablespoon of filling in the center and form dough into a ball around the filling.]
Lightly roll each part into a ball.
Put each ball on a wax or parchment paper square.
Cover and let stand until doubled (about 30 minutes).
Repeat with the rest of the dough.
Cooking
Steaming
Place water in a steamer and bring to a rapid boil.
Reduce heat to medium.
Place a single layer of dough balls (with wax/parchment squares) into steamer tray about 1 inch apart.
Cover and steam for roughly 15 minutes.
Remove cover before turning off heat and transfer buns to a serving plate/tray.
Repeat until all buns are cooked.
Serve warm.
Baking
Preheat oven to 350º.
Place buns on a lightly oiled baking pan.
Bake at 350º for 15 to 18 minutes (until golden brown).
Serve warm.