Simple and Tasty Chinese Steamed Buns
Simple and Tasty Chinese Steamed Buns might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 5g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 162 calories. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. This recipe is typical of Chinese cuisine. A mixture of active yeast, warm water, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Instructions
Sprinkle the yeast over 1 cup of warm water in a large bowl. The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C).
Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.
Combine the flour, sugar, and baking soda in a small bowl. Stir half of the flour mixture into the yeast mixture until no dry spots remain. Stir in the remaining flour, a 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 15 minutes.
Lightly oil a large bowl, then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and form into rounds.
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Add the buns, recover, and steam for 20 minutes.