Lotus Leaf Buns
My daughter wanted Peking duck for her birthday, so I made a batch of lotus leaf buns to satisfy her request.
Ingredients
all-purpose (medium-gluten) flour
300 g
milk
150-160 g
yeast
3 g
corn oil
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Put the milk, flour, and yeast into a bread machine, knead into a smooth dough, let rise until doubled in size, then take it out and release the air.
2
Step 2
Divide into 12 portions, shape into round balls, and let rest for 15 minutes.
3
Step 3
Take a piece of dough and roll it out into an oblong (tongue) shape.
4
Step 4
Brush a layer of corn oil on top. (Any vegetable oil works.)
5
Step 5
Fold in half, use a fork (or a clean comb) to press a pattern on top, and pinch the bottom closed.
6
Step 6
Let proof for 20 minutes.
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Step 7
Place into a pot of boiling water, steam over medium-high heat for 12 minutes, turn off the heat and let sit for 3-5 minutes, then remove.
8
Step 8
Let cool.
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Step 9
Fluffy, soft, and delicious.
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Step 10
Can be filled with sliced duck, meat, or vegetables.
