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Chinese Sugar Buns

Chinese sugar bun is one of the most famous Chinese dim sum. It is quite popular in Northern China with soft wrappers and sweet filling.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 3 Making
Calories: 380 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

For the sugar filling
  • 3/4 tbsp. flour
  • 4 tbsp. brown sugar powder
  • 1 tbsp. roasted sesame seeds
For the dough and wrapper
  • 300 g all-purpose flour , around 2 cups
  • 2 tsp. instant yeast around 3g
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 150 ml water , + 10ml more for adjusting
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable cooking oil
  • a small pinch of salt

Instructions

To make the filling
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  1. Mix brown sugar with flour and sesame seeds. Slightly crush to remove any bumps.
Dough
  1. Add flour, salt, sugar, vegetable cooking oil and water in a large bowl. The dough should be kneaded for 8 to 10 minutes until very smooth in surface and becomes white (because we only knead once). Shape the dough into a long log and divide into 10 portions.
  2. Place around 3/4 tablespoons of filling in center. Assemble the dough as triangle. Rest the buns in room temperature for 1 hour (20 degree C in room temperature) until they are 1.5 times in size and can recovery very quickly if you press the skin. In winter days, I love to place them in an oven with a plate of hot boiling water at the bottom. This can speed up the proofing in cold weather.
  3. Set up the steamer with cold water and steam for 12 minutes. Then rest for another 5 minutes. Enjoy hot!

Nutrition Information

Calories 380kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 156mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 14g (28%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 3.9mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Making

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380

% Daily Value*

Calories 380kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 156mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 14g 28%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 3.9mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.