chinese steamed buns

How To Make chinese steamed buns

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  Step 1
  Prepare the DIY Chinese Dough recipe all they way through to the final rising.
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  Step 2
  Remove the dough from the bowl, and place on a lightly floured surface.
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  Step 3
  Cut the dough in half, and put the second half back in the bowl.
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  Step 4
  Roll the dough into a cylinder, about 1.5 inches thick.
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  Step 5
  Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough log out, to about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
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  Step 6
  Using a pastry brush, brush some water over the surface of the flattened dough.
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  Step 7
  Roll the dough up, until it forms a log.
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  Step 8
  Cut off the ends, and then cut the log into equal pieces, or as equal as you can get.
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  Step 9
  Repeat the process for the other ball of dough.
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  Step 10
  Place them into a bamboo steamer, on pieces of parchment paper.
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  Step 11
  Chef’s Note: The parchment paper will keep them from sticking to the steamer.
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  Step 12
  Cover the steamer with the lid, and allow the buns to rest for about 30 minutes.
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  Step 13
  The buns should be about 1.5 times larger.
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  Step 14
  Steam over boiling water for 15 minutes.
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  Step 15
  Remove pan from the heat and allow then to sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
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  Step 16
  Chef’s Note: This will prevent the buns from becoming soggy (I HATE a soggy bun).
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  Step 17
  Serve with some nice sweet butter, and/or a selection of jams and preserves. Enjoy.
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  Step 18
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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