Creamy Red Bean Mini Steamed Buns
Any parent who has to make breakfast for their kids every day knows the struggle of trying to switch up meals, only to have little ones turn their noses up, and eventually running out of new ideas entirely. I’m sharing these mini milk red bean steamed buns today—they’re a recent favorite of my son. Made with pure milk, they have a rich, creamy aroma, and the soft, fluffy steamed buns are filled with sweet red bean paste; they’re so delicious you won’t be able to stop eating them. Their cute, tiny shape is also sure to win over even the pickiest kids for breakfast. While this recipe is very simple to make, there are a few key details to pay attention to during the process. I’ll explain all of them clearly in the steps below—follow them carefully and you’ll nail this viral mini milk red bean steamed bun recipe on your first try.
Ingredients
Flour
250g
Yeast
2.5g
Milk
140g
Sugar
5g
Instructions
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Step 1
The dough kneaded with a professional dough mixer is smooth and delicate, resulting in softer and fluffier mini buns. Eliminating the hand-kneading step makes cooking easier and more enjoyable.
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Step 2
Add all-purpose flour, yeast powder, sugar, and pure milk into the mixing bowl in order. Select the "Chinese" setting on the dough machine and set the time to 10 minutes.
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Step 3
A professional kneading device not only frees your hands but also effortlessly brings the dough to the right consistency. When making flour-based foods, well-kneaded dough is more than half the battle won. Take the kneaded dough out of the mixing bowl, shape it, and round it off.
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Step 4
Sprinkle an appropriate amount of dry flour on the work surface to prevent sticking. Cut the dough in half and take one portion, rolling it into a long strip.
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Step 5
Use a rolling pin to roll it out lengthwise, making it slightly wider—about 5 cm wide. If it's too narrow, wrapping the filling later will be difficult. Pipe red bean paste into the center (place the red bean paste in a piping bag, cut the tip, and the larger the opening, the thicker the paste).
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Step 6
Pinch the dough tightly to seal, wrapping the red bean filling in the middle. Place the sealed side down and cut into small segments.
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Step 7
Arrange the cut mini buns in a steamer, cover with the lid, and let them proof for 15 minutes. Once the buns look plump and full, start steaming. Steam for 10 minutes once the water boils, then let them rest briefly before serving.
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Step 8
These creamy red bean mini buns are adorable, soft, fluffy, fragrant, and sweet—one bite each, delicious and fun to eat~ Give it a try~
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Step 9
Finished product photo.
