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No Knead Steamed Buns Recipe

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Delightfully soft and fluffy No Knead Steamed Buns made with simple ingredients and minimal effort. These steamed buns have a pillowy texture achieved through a gentle rise and steaming method, perfect as a versatile base for savory or sweet fillings.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250 g) cake or all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) instant dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon (4 g) white granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (177 ml) lukewarm water

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together the flour, instant dry yeast, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl until well combined.
  2. Add water: Stir in the lukewarm water using a rubber spatula until a soft and slightly sticky dough forms.
  3. First rise: Lightly brush a separate bowl with oil and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  4. Knead to remove air bubbles: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about a minute to remove any trapped air.
  5. Portion and shape: Divide the dough into 8 to 10 equal pieces. Roll each portion into a ball, then roll each ball into a 4-inch (10 cm) wide by 5-inch (11 cm) long oval shape.
  6. Brush with oil: Lightly brush the top of each oval with oil to prevent sticking and make opening easier after steaming.
  7. Fold the dough: Fold each oval in half with the oiled side on the inside.
  8. Second rise: Place each folded bun on individual cut parchment paper squares. Let them rise for an additional 20 minutes to ensure a soft texture after steaming.
  9. Prepare to steam: Place the buns on the parchment paper into a steamer basket, ensuring at least 1 inch (2 cm) of space between buns to allow expansion.
  10. Steam buns: Cover the steamer with a towel-wrapped lid and place it over medium heat on the stove. Turn on the heat only once the steamer is in place to allow gradual temperature increase.
  11. Cook for 8 minutes: When steam starts evaporating from the pot, reduce heat to medium-low and steam the buns for 8 minutes.
  12. Rest after steaming: Turn off the stove but keep the lid on for an additional 5 minutes to prevent buns from deflating due to sudden temperature changes.
  13. Serve or store: Remove buns carefully and serve immediately with your choice of fillings, or refrigerate/freeze for later use.

Notes

  • The dough is intentionally slightly sticky; avoid adding too much flour to keep buns soft.
  • Covering the steamer lid with a towel prevents water droplets from falling onto buns and making them soggy.
  • Do not overcrowd the steamer to allow buns to expand fully during steaming.
  • Resting buns after steaming under the lid is essential to prevent deflation caused by sudden cooling.
  • Use cake flour for a lighter, softer texture, but all-purpose flour works well too.

Keywords: No Knead Steamed Buns, Chinese Steamed Buns, Soft Steamed Buns, Easy Steamed Buns, Yeast Buns, Vegan Steamed Buns

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