Steamed Custard Buns

Steamed Custard Buns are soft, fluffy buns filled with a rich, creamy custard that melts in your mouth. This delightful dessert brings a touch of traditional Chinese sweetness to your table, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Sugar - 30 grams
• Instant yeast - 5 grams
• Baking powder - 5 grams
• Warm water - 100 ml
• Vegetable oil - 15 ml
• Salt - 1 gram
• Custard powder - 20 grams
• Milk - 150 ml
• Butter - 15 grams
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add warm water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 30 minutes.
3. In a separate saucepan, mix custard powder and a small amount of milk to create a paste. Gradually add the remaining milk while stirring to avoid lumps.
4. Heat the custard mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla extract, and let it cool.
5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle about 10 cm in diameter.
6. Place a spoonful of the cooled custard in the center of each circle, gather the edges, and pinch to seal into a bun shape.
7. Prepare a steamer and line it with parchment paper. Place the buns in the steamer, ensuring they have space to rise and expand.
8. Steam the buns over boiling water for 15-20 minutes until they are fluffy and cooked through. Serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 260
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a delightful treat that can satisfy sweet cravings without excessive guilt.
• Contains milk and butter which can provide essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D.

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