How To Make A Sugar Bun
Looking for other ways to enjoy a soft and fluffy Chinese bun? You will definitely savor a sweet and pillowy Chinese sugar bun.Prepare this sugary treat with 4 key ingredients: yeast, flour, sesame seeds, and brown sugar. Be prepared to knead, shape, proof, and steam the buns!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 grams of yeast
- 300 grams of flour
- 170 grams of warm water
- 1/2 tsp flour
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 100 grams of brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Knead The Dough
- 2
In a mixing bowl, add yeast, flour, and warm water.
- 3
Stir well until you form chunks of dough.
- 4
Then, knead into a smooth dough.
- 5
Roll the dough into a cylindrical shape and cut it into 7 equal portions using a dough cutter or knife.
- 6
Afterward, knead each piece into a rough ball of dough and set aside.
- 7
Make The Filling
- 8
Meanwhile, make the filling with flour, sesame seeds, and brown sugar.
- 9
Mix the filling thoroughly.
- 10
Assemble The Dough And Filling
- 11
Next, take the balls of dough and roll them into flat circular dough wrappers using a rolling pin.
- 12
Then, wipe some water on the edges of the wrapper.
- 13
Add the sugar filling and shape it into a triangle.
- 14
To make a triangle, take three corners of the wrapper and firmly press them to the middle. The three corners should meet at the center of the wrapper.
- 15
Pinch the edges firmly to seal.
- 16
Place the triangular buns in the steamer basket lined with parchment paper.
- 17
Add some warm water to the steamer and proof the buns in warm water for 15 minutes. Make sure it is covered with a lid.
- 18
Next, steam the buns for 12 minutes in boiling water.
- 19
Turn off the heat and refrain from opening the steamer lid. Allow the buns to rest undisturbed for 5 minutes.
- 20
Eat while it's hot and enjoy a fragrant and chewy sugar bun.