Baozi is a traditional Chinese noodle dish that is popular for its rich filling and unique taste. Although the process of making steamed buns may seem simple, there are actually some tricks and details that need to be paid attention to. Here's how to make delicious buns.
1. Prepare the ingredients.
To make steamed buns, you need to prepare the following ingredients: flour, warm water, yeast powder, sugar, lard (optional), minced meat (e.g. minced pork, minced chicken, etc.), vegetables (e.g. leeks, cabbage, etc.), seasonings (e.g. salt, chicken essence, light soy sauce, etc.).
Second, and noodles. 1.Add the appropriate amount of flour to a large bowl, dig a small hole in the middle, and add the appropriate amount of yeast powder and sugar.
2.Slowly add the warm water while stirring the flour until the flour is all dough.
3.Move the dough onto a plate, knead it by hand into a smoother dough, then cover with a damp cloth and let it rise.
3. Make bun skin.
1.When the dough has risen to twice its original size, it is removed and kneaded into long strips.
2.Cut the long strips of dough into small pieces, about 30 grams each.
3.Press the small pieces of dough into a thin crust with the palm of your hand, thin around the perimeter and thick in the middle.
Fourth, adjust the filling.
Chop the minced meat and vegetables and mix them together according to personal taste, add an appropriate amount of seasoning and stir well.
Fifth, wrap buns.
1.Place the thin crust in the palm of your hand and take an appropriate amount of filling and place it in the middle of the crust.
2.Use your fingers to pinch the edges of the skin until the closure does not leak the filling.
3.Place the wrapped buns in the steamer basket and keep a certain distance between them so that they don't stick together after steaming.
6. Steamed buns.
1.Add an appropriate amount of water to the steamer, place the steamer basket on the steamer, cover the pot and let it steam.
2.It takes about 15 minutes to steam the buns and they are ready. Don't lift the lid right away, wait a few minutes for the buns to cool and set.
7. Enjoy delicious steamed buns.
Now you can enjoy delicious steamed buns!You can dip some vinegar or tomato sauce to add flavor. You can also use steamed buns as a staple for breakfast or lunch, and eat them with soy milk or milk to make them more nutritious.
There are a few things you need to pay attention to when making steamed buns:
1.The water temperature should not be too high when mixing the dough so that the yeast does not lose its activity. At the same time, the dough should not be too soft or too hard so as not to affect the taste and shape of the bun.
2.To make the bun wrapper, knead the dough into long strips and cut it into small pieces, which is easier to handle. Pay attention to the thickness of the skin when pressing the skin, not too thin or too thick.
3.When adjusting the filling, you can add different vegetables and seasonings according to your personal taste, but be careful not to put too much water to avoid the texture of the bun being too moist.
4.When steaming steamed buns, pay attention to the heat and time, and do not steam them for too long or too short, so as not to affect the taste and quality of the buns. At the same time, be careful not to lift the lid too quickly, so as not to shrink the bun from suddenly getting cold.
5.Finally, it is important to note that buns can be enjoyed with different drinks or side dishes to add texture and nutrition. For example, it can be paired with soy milk, milk, coffee and other drinks, or it can be paired with some fruits or side dishes to add nutrition and taste.