Red Bean Paste Buns
Min (Fujian) Red Bean Paste Buns: leavened dough filled with sweet red bean paste and sugar-cured pork fat dice, steamed over high heat.
Ingredients
flour
1000 g
fresh yeast (mixed with warm water into a paste)
0.5
red bean paste filling
600 g
sugared lard cubes (a small piece wrapped inside the filling)
100 g
Instructions
1
Mix and Ferment the Dough
Mix the fresh yeast with warm water into a paste, pour it into the flour, add water and knead thoroughly, then let rest for 2 hours.
2
Shape and Fill the Buns
Roll the dough into strips, portion into portions, then press each into a round wrapper with a thick center and thin edges. Place the red bean paste filling inside along with a small piece of sugared lard and seal.
3
Steam the Buns
Place the buns in the steamer and let rest for 2-3 minutes, then steam over high heat with boiling water for about 15 minutes until done.