- Level
- very easy
- Prep Time
- 30 mins
- Total Time
- 12 mins
- Portions
- 18 buns
Ingredients
- 4 cups
- unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp.
- sugar
- 3 tbsp.
- skimmed milk powder
- 1 tbsp.
- instant yeast
- 1/2 tsp.
- baking powder
- 1/2 tsp.
- baking soda
- 2 tsp.
- salt
- 1 1/2 cups
- water
- 1 tbsp.
- vegetable oil (plus a bit more for basting)
Directions
- Step 1
- In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Add the water and oil. Combine until mixture forms a ball. Knead for 5 minutes or until dough is smooth.
- Step 2
- Shape the dough into a ball and place into a greased bowl. Turn the ball to ensure it is thoroughly coated with oil. Cover with a humid cloth and let rest at room temperature for 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in volume.
- Step 3
- On a floured work surface, divide the dough into 18 balls. Using a rolling pin, flatten each ball into an oval shape. Using a pastry brush, baste the dough with a bit of oil.
- Step 4
- Fold the dough onto itself to form a half-moon. Place each half-moon on a small piece of parchment paper and place on a baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean cloth. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Step 5
- Put a bit of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Place a bamboo steam basket over the pot. Place a few buns, still on their parchment paper, into the basket, lower the heat to medium, cover, and steam-cook for approximately 12 minutes. Repeat until all the buns are cooked.
