Matcha bean paste bun

By VenaWehner

Matcha bean paste bun
Among Chinese sweet pasta dishes, using red bean paste to make steamed buns should be the most common.

Even the most youthful way is to make plain dough wrapped in sweet red bean paste,

It can also be turned into a soft and delicious snack; change the outer skin to a matcha flavor,

Combined with red bean paste, it is a good taste for speed dating!

Matcha powder contains catechins, vitamin C, cellulose and minerals. It is a popular healthy ingredient and is often added to western cakes to increase flavor and color.

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Steps for Matcha bean paste bun

  • Make  step 0
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    Combine a piece of fresh yeast with warm water.
  • Make  step 1
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    Add 1 tsp of matcha powder to yeast water and mix well.
  • Make  step 2
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    Add fine granulated sugar to the flour and mix well, add in the blended yeast water.
  • Make  step 3
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    Mix all ingredients well until the water disappears.
  • Make  step 4
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    Rub the dough wadding together and knead it into a smooth dough.
  • Make  step 5
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    Cover the kneaded dough with plastic wrap and ferment.
  • Make  step 6
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    Kneak the fermented dough evenly and exhaust the air.
  • Make  step 7
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    Divide the dough into small portions.
  • Make  step 8
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    Take a portion of dough and roll it into dough sheets.
  • Make  step 9
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    Place appropriate amount of bean paste filling in the middle of the dough sheet.
  • Make  step 10
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    Wrap it like a steamed bun.
  • Make  step 11
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    Turn the neck down and roll it into a round ball shape.
  • Make  step 12
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    Press patterns on the surface of the bean paste bag.
  • Make  step 13
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    Use chopsticks to press a small hole on the top.
  • Make  step 14
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    Put a red bean on top of the hole.
  • Make  step 15
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    Until all the bean paste is pre-cooked.
  • Make  step 16
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    Carry out secondary fermentation of the bean paste, place it in a steamer and steam it with cold water. After boiling over high heat, change to low heat and steam for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Make  step 17
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    Do not open the lid of the steamed bean paste immediately. Turn off the heat and wait for 5 minutes before opening the lid.
  • Matcha bean paste bun Make Tips

    The steaming method is the same as that of steamed bun products: 1. Start steaming from cold water or heat the water in the pan before boiling and place it on the steamer;2. When the edge of the steamer begins to steam, it means that the water in the pan is boiling, and start counting;3. The steaming time is determined according to the size of the bean paste, which is about 15-20 minutes;4. The size of the dough is proportional to the steaming time; 5. After turning off the heat, first open the steamer slightly, wait for 3-5 minutes, and then completely open the steamer. In this way, the finished product can be prevented from experiencing sharp temperature changes, which may affect the appearance.