July 31, 2017

DAI - BAO (DOUGH FOR STEAMED BUNS)

Ingredients:
Plain flour - 2 1/2 cups
Baking powder -  3 level tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Castor sugar - 3 tbsp
White vinegar - 1/2 tsp
Vegetable oil - 2 tsp
Water

Method:
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Stir in sugar and oil, rub well with finger tips.
  • Add few spoons water and 1/2 tsp vinegar, mix together and knead to a soft dough.
  • Shape into a round ball, cover with a damp cloth. Keep aside for 30 minutes.
  • Knead again, divide the dough into 10 portions and mould each portion into a smooth ball.
  • roll out each ball, on a very lightly floured board, into a circle about 10 cm  in a diameter.
  • Place a tsp of filling in centre of each circle and bring edges together, folding and pleating to make a neat joint. Make a bun and twist top of the bun and seal it.
  • Place the buns on a butter paper and lightly brush with sesame oil.
  • Now place them in a steamer. Steam for 20 minutes. Serve warm.
  • if you make the buns and refrigerate overnight then reheat by steaming for 2-3 minutes, before serving.

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