Basic Sweet Chinese Dough

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 13

Basic Sweet Chinese Dough recipe for soft and delicious buns

by The Chefin Bakery

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

160

Sugar

Fat

The Basic Sweet Chinese Dough is a fundamental recipe in Chinese cuisine and is commonly used for making steamed buns, filled buns, and other baked goods. These buns have a slightly sweet and savory flavor and a soft, pillowy texture that is irresistible. They are a staple food in many Asian households and are often served for breakfast or as a snack. With this recipe, you can easily create your own delicious buns at home with minimal effort.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, combine the flour, caster sugar, soya flour, salt, and instant yeast.
2.	Add the butter or margarine and mix until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3.	Beat the egg and water together in a separate bowl, and then pour the mixture onto the dry ingredients.
4.	Knead the dough for about 8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5.	Cover the dough and leave it to rest in a warm and undisturbed place for about an hour or until it has doubled in size.
6.	Punch the dough down to release the air, and then divide it into portions and shape them into your desired sizes.
7.	Leave the dough to rest again for around 20 to 30 minutes, brush with egg wash, and then bake at 180°C for about 15 minutes or until it becomes golden brown.

PROS

This dough recipe is easy to prepare and yields soft and fluffy buns that are perfect for any occasion.

It requires minimal ingredients and can be customized to suit your individual taste preferences.

CONS

This dough recipe contains sugar and butter, which means that it is not suitable for those on a low-sugar or low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dough recipe provides an excellent source of carbohydrates, which is needed for energy.
It also contains some protein from the soya flour, and minimal amounts of different vitamins and minerals.

	480 g high-protein flour , non-sifted
	70 g caster sugar
	20 g soya flour
	5 g salt
	10 g instant yeast
	25 g butter or 25 g margarine
	1 egg
	220 ml water