Rainbow Steamed Buns
These steamed buns not only look amazing, but they also have great elasticity and a chewy texture that is not sticky to your teeth. With their colorful and vibrant appearance, are not only a delicacy but also a way of life.
- Prep time
- 2 hr
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 g All Purpose Flour
- 10 g Sugar
- 5 g Yeast
- 260 g Milk
- 1 tsp Purple Sweet Potato Powder
- 1 tsp Pandan Powder
- 1 tsp Pumpkin Powder
- 0.5 tsp Beetroot Powder
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, sugar, yeast, and milk to form a dough.
- 2
Divide the dough into 4 portions of 110g each, and add different vegetable and fruit powders to each portion to create dough of different colors.
- 3
Roll each color of dough into long strips, and pad them up, divide them into 12 portions. Cover the portions to prevent them from drying out.
- 4
Divide the remaining white dough into 12 portions, roll them into smooth balls, and cover them.
- 5
Flatten the white dough balls, place the colored dough inside, and wrap the white dough around it. Seal the edges and place them on steaming paper.
- 6
Put the steamed buns in a steamer, cover them, and let them ferment for 1 hour or until they have risen to 1.5 times their original size.
- 7
Steam the buns on high heat for 10 minutes after the steam has risen.
- 8
Turn off the heat, wait for 5 minutes before opening the lid, and then enjoy your rainbow steamed buns. If you cannot finish them, you can store them in the freezer and reheat them later.