Recipes of the Realms

Ingredients:

• 2 1/3 cups (300g) of all-purpose flour
• 3/8 cups (40g) granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar-tolerant, instant yeast
• 6 ounces warm milk
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Pinch of salt
• One can of sweetened red bean paste

Steps:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the milk over low heat to 95°F.
2. In a large bowl, add the milk to premixed flour, sugar, yeast, oil, and salt.
3. Mix with a spoon until kneadable, then knead until well incorporated.
4. Place in a slightly oiled bowl, in a room temperature area, with a damn towel over the bowl to rise for about an hour.
5. After an hour, add another tablespoon of flour and knead a bit more.
6. Break into 6 equal pieces for medium sized buns or 8 for smaller buns.
7. Use your fingers to shape the pieces into flat circles (wide enough to add a tablespoon or two and wrap it up), more narrow toward the edges.
8. Put a tablespoon or two in the center of your circles of dough, then close by pulling all of the edges together. Seal tightly.
9. Line the steamer basket with parchement and place buns in to proof for 20 more minutes.
10. Steam the buns for 20 minutes, then turn off the steamer and let sit for 5 more minutes.
11. Serve.