Jujube-Flavored Golden Rolls
A traditional and healthy Chinese steamed pastry made with jujubes and pumpkin, ingredients celebrated in traditional medicine for invigorating blood circulation.
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These delightful golden rolls are a comforting and visually appealing Chinese treat. By combining the natural, earthy sweetness of jujubes with the vibrant hue of pumpkin, this recipe creates a beautifully intertwined steamed pastry. Revered in traditional wellness practices for their nourishing properties, these ingredients come together to offer a warming snack that is as beneficial for the body as it is pleasing to the palate.
Ingredients
Red dates
Pumpkin
All-purpose flour
Yeast
Water
Instructions
1
Step 1
A section of pumpkin. When buying pumpkins, the redder the pumpkin, the sweeter it is.
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Step 2
Cut the pumpkin into chunks, steam until cooked, and mash into a puree.
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Step 3
Add flour, yeast, and water to the pumpkin puree.
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Step 4
Knead all the ingredients into a smooth dough.
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Step 5
Place the dough in a warm spot and let it rise until doubled in size.
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Step 6
Knead the risen dough evenly to release the air bubbles.
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Step 7
Roll the dough out into a large, thin sheet and brush with oil.
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Step 8
Cut the oiled dough sheet into strips.
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Step 9
Roll up the strips of dough.
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Step 10
Dot the formed raw dough rolls with chopped red dates, place them in a steamer for a second proofing, and steam until cooked.
