Vegan Sweet Red Bean Buns

Vegan Sweet Red Bean Buns are soft, fluffy buns filled with a sweet red bean paste, offering a delightful Asian treat that's both comforting and satisfying. Perfect for a snack or dessert, these buns are easy to make and are sure to impress your friends and family.

Vegan Sweet Red Bean Buns
60 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
200 kcal

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour - 200 grams
  • Active dry yeast - 5 grams
  • Granulated sugar - 30 grams
  • Warm water - 100 milliliters
  • Vegetable oil - 15 milliliters
  • Salt - 1 gram
  • Red bean paste - 100 grams
  • Cornstarch - for dusting

Steps

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast and 5 grams of sugar in warm water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and vegetable oil.
  3. Mix until a dough forms, then knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
  5. Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Flatten each ball into a disc, place about 25 grams of red bean paste in the center, and fold the edges over to seal the filling inside. Shape into a bun.
  7. Place the buns on a parchment-lined baking tray, cover, and let them rise for another 15 minutes.
  8. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the buns for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 200
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Carbs: 40 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants from red beans, which can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health.
  • A good source of plant-based protein, making it a satisfying snack for vegans.

Tags

ChineseDairy-FreeBaked Dish