Wednesday, May 29, 2013

PUMPKIN BROWN SUGAR BUNS

This is a very popular steamed bun dough recipe which I noticed several blogger friends have tried and shared.  By chance, I came across the similar recipe in a food magazine [sorry, can't remember which one].  
These buns are very soft, fluffy and light.  I have made them into croissant shape with a sprinkle of brown sugar inside.  I wouldn't mind making these again especially when I'm not in the mood to prepare any pau fillings...  Fast and easy, lol.
Ingredients
[makes 16 buns]
250 gm pau flour - sifted
20 gm wheat flour
50 gm icing  sugar
50 gm pumpkin puree
100 ml water 
1/2 tsp vinegar
1/2 tbsp instant yeast
1 tbsp shortening 
some brown sugar
Using a Dough Mixer or Hand Knead
  1. Combine all the ingredients [except shortening] in a mixing bowl.  Knead until soft [about 5-10 minutes].  Then add in the shortening, continue to knead until soft, smooth and elastic.  
  2. Shape into a ball and cover to rest for about 30 minutes or until double in size.
  3. Punch down dough and remove dough to a floured surface, divide into 2 round balls.   Take one portion, roll into a rectangle, then cut into tall triangles.  Sprinkle some brown sugar on each triangle.
  4. Roll up each triangle into a croissant.  Place on parchment or greased proof  paper in the steaming tray.
  5. Leave to prove for 20-30 minutes or until double in size.
  6. Steam over high heat for 10 minutes in a steamer.  Off heat and leave paus for a further 3 minutes before uncovering to cool on rack. This is to prevent wrinkle, rough skin [sometimes  they may be a little wrinkle - probably because of proofing time but the texture is unaffected].
    Serve immediately or reheat before serving.
I'm sharing this post with Aspiring Bakers#31 - Bao Ho-Chiak -  May 2013 event hosted by Miss B of everybodyeatswell in Flanders.

8 comments:

  1. Kimmy, these buns are sure to be nice to eat!

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  2. Hi Kimmy,
    Your buns looks so pretty.
    Must be really delish!!

    mui

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  3. They look like croissants! The steamed version!

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  4. Hi Phong Hong, yes they are nice but not very filling to the stomach. Have to eat more if its for breakfast.

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  5. Hi Jeannie, these buns are soft and very light.

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  6. Hi Mui Mui, still room for improvement. The lazy bug was with me when I started making them. The size varies.

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  7. Hi Alvin, yes the steamed and healthy version of 'croissants'. I loved croissants but dare not make them cos' it really can increase your cholesterol levels.

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