Purple sweet potato flower buns are a visually stunning and delicious treat, combining vibrant color with a soft, sweet flavor. Here’s a simple guide to making them at home.
Ingredients: For the dough: 300g all-purpose flour, 3g yeast, 30g sugar, 150ml warm milk, 15g butter. For the filling: 200g steamed and mashed purple sweet potato, 20g sugar, a pinch of salt.
Steps:
1. Prepare the dough: Mix flour, yeast, and sugar. Add warm milk gradually and knead into a smooth dough. Incorporate softened butter and knead until elastic. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
2. Make the filling: Mash steamed purple sweet potatoes, mix with sugar and salt until smooth. Let it cool completely.
3. Shape the buns: Punch down the risen dough and divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a circle, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and gather the edges, pleating as you go to form a “flower” shape. Pinch to seal.
4. Proof and steam: Place the buns on parchment paper, cover, and let them rise for 20 minutes. Steam over medium heat for 15 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
These buns are best enjoyed warm, with their natural sweetness and eye-catching purple hue making them a hit for breakfast or afternoon tea!
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