Description
Heavenly Steamed Egg Custard Buns are soft, fluffy buns filled with a rich and creamy salted egg yolk custard. This recipe guides you through making the dough from scratch, preparing a luscious custard filling, and steaming the buns to perfection for a delightful homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour (Cake flour can yield a softer texture.)
- 1.5 cups Water (Hydrates the flour.)
- 2 teaspoons Yeast (For leavening.)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (Adds sweetness.)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Enhances flavor.)
Custard Filling Ingredients
- 6 pieces Salted Egg Yolks (Imparts a rich flavor.)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Adds richness.)
- 0.5 cup Milk Powder (For creaminess.)
- 0.5 cup Evaporated Milk (Enhances creaminess.)
- A few drops Food Coloring (optional) (For visual appeal.)
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, yeast, and salt until evenly distributed. Gradually pour in water and knead the mixture for about 10 minutes until you achieve a smooth and elastic dough.
- Proof the Dough: Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and set it in a warm place to rise. Allow the dough to double in size, which typically takes around 1 hour.
- Prepare Custard Filling: In a separate bowl, blend the salted egg yolks, softened butter, milk powder, and evaporated milk. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Optionally add a few drops of food coloring for visual appeal. Refrigerate the filling until it firms up, about 30 minutes.
- Shape the Buns: Once the dough has risen, divide it into equal portions. Flatten each piece with your palm and spoon a generous amount of custard filling into the center. Carefully fold and seal the dough tightly around the filling to prevent leakage.
- Steam the Buns: Arrange the buns in a steamer, leaving enough space between them to expand. Steam over boiling water for approximately 15 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: After steaming, let the buns rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow settling and prevent bursting. Enjoy the buns warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour for a softer bun texture.
- Make sure the dough is kneaded well to develop gluten for a fluffy bun.
- Ensure the fillings are properly chilled to help with handling and prevent leakage during steaming.
- Do not overcrowd the steamer to allow buns to rise evenly.
- Serve buns immediately for optimum softness; leftovers can be steamed again to refresh.
