Steamed Taro Buns
Soft and fluffy steamed buns with a delicious homemade taro paste.
Servings 10
Calories 108kcal
Equipment
- bamboo steamer
Ingredients
- 250 g bao flour or all-purpose flour
- 5 g baking powder
- 135 ml warm water
- 15 g granulated sugar
- 4 g active dry yeast
- 10 ml avocado oil or light vegetable oil
- 1 batch Homemade Taro Paste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine together the flour and baking powder. Give it a quick whisk.
- In a small bowl, add in the warm water, sugar and yeast. Give it a stir and let the yeast activate and become bubbly.
- Pour in the activated yeast mixture into the flour and knead until the dough forms.
- Add in oil and continue to knead until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for about 20 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 10 equal portions.
- Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a disc, slightly thinner around the edges and thicker in the middle.
- Add a scoop of taro paste to the centre of the dough and pleat the dough to seal the filling.
- Place the bun seam-side down on a piece of parchment paper.
- Repeat with the remainder.
- Cover the buns and and let them rise in a warm location, until slightly puffy.
- Place the buns into a steamer with boiling water (don't overcrowd) and steam over high heat for 12-15 minutes. Steam in batches if you need to.
- Turn off the heat and let the buns remain in the steamer for 5 minutes. Do not open the lid at this time, or the buns may collapse.
- Remove the steamer from the heat and crack the lid ajar to let the steam escape.
- Once the steam has dissipated, open the lid and enjoy the buns immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg