How to steam custard buns
In the past 10 days, among the hot topics and hot content on the Internet, food production is still one of the focuses of everyone's attention. Especially Chinese dim sum, such as custard buns, are loved for their sweet and chewy texture. This article will combine popular topics to introduce in detail how to steam delicious custard buns, and provide structured data so that you can quickly master the skills.
1. Ingredients for making custard buns

| Material name | Dosage | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| all-purpose flour | 300g | Low-gluten flour can also be used |
| Yeast | 3 grams | It is recommended to use high sugar tolerant yeast |
| white sugar | 30g | Can be adjusted according to taste |
| milk | 150ml | Warm water is appropriate |
| eggs | 2 | Used for custard filling |
| butter | 50g | Vegetable oil can be substituted |
| milk powder | 20g | Increase milk flavor |
2. Production steps
1.Kneading noodles: Mix all-purpose flour, yeast, and sugar, pour in warm milk, stir into floc, and knead into a smooth dough. Cover with plastic wrap and ferment until doubled in size.
2.Make custard filling: Beat the eggs, add sugar, milk powder and melted butter, stir evenly, heat over water, stir continuously until thick, cool and set aside.
3.Wrapped custard buns: After the fermented dough is deflated, divide it into small pieces, roll it into a round dough, wrap it with custard filling, and pinch it tightly.
4.secondary fermentation: Put the wrapped custard buns into the steamer, cover the lid and let it rest for 15 minutes to let it ferment for the second time.
5.Steam: After the water boils, put it in the pot, steam over high heat for 10-12 minutes, turn off the heat and simmer for 3 minutes before opening the lid to avoid collapse.
3. Frequently Asked Questions
| question | Solution |
|---|---|
| Dough fermentation failed | Check yeast activity and make sure to use warm water |
| Custard filling is too thin | Extend the heating time or increase the amount of milk powder |
| Bun skin cracked | Make sure the dough is fully kneaded and pinched tightly |
| Collapse after steaming | Turn off the heat and simmer for 3 minutes before opening the lid. |
4. Tips
1. During fermentation, you can place the dough in a warm place, such as an oven or in the sun, to speed up the fermentation.
2. You can add coconut or salted egg yolk to the custard filling according to your preference to increase the flavor.
3. Pay attention to the heat when steaming to avoid the steamed buns becoming hard if the steaming time is too long.
4. The remaining custard buns can be stored in the refrigerator and re-steamed before consumption.
By following the above steps, you can easily steam sweet and delicious custard buns. Whether as breakfast or afternoon tea snack, it is a good choice. Come and try it!
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