This is one of my all time favourite dishes – it is a very simple dish that can be either savoury or sweet. This recipe is also good for making the bun for Taiwanese Gua Bao or Japanese Hirata Buns.
INGREIDENTS:Â
- 150g all purpose flour
- 1tsp fast action dried yeast
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1tbsp sugar
- 75ml warm water (add more if required, 1 tbsp at a time)
- Greaseproof paper
METHOD:
1. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar yeast and baking soda.
2. Add water gradually and knead into a smooth dough. The dough should not stick to your hands or the work surface.
3. Place dough in a bowl and leave to one side for 2 hours, covering with a towel. The dough should approximately double in size.
  
4. Roll dough into buns, about 4cm in diameter.
5. Cut greaseproof paper into squares and place each bun on top.
6. Cover and set aside to rise for 15 minutes.
7. Boil water in a pan, once boiled add the buns and steam the buns for 10 minutes.
   
I normally serve this as a sweet snack and dip them in condensed milk or have them plain with a cup of coffee for breakfast.
Enjoy!
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