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Ingredients
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Dough
Assembly
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, instant yeast, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
Add wet ingredients
Add warm water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shape and Steam Buns
- 5
Divide and shape
Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an oval shape about 4 inches long and 3 inches wide.
- 6
Fold into lotus shape
Brush the surface of each oval with oil and fold in half lengthwise to create a semi-circle, resembling a lotus leaf.
- 7
Second rise
Place each bun on a parchment square and let rest for 20 minutes to puff slightly.
- 8
Steam the buns
Steam the buns in a bamboo steamer over boiling water for 10–12 minutes until soft and fluffy. Do not open the lid during steaming.
