How to make custard buns
Custard buns are a popular Chinese snack with a fluffy exterior and sweet filling. In recent years, with the popularity of home baking, homemade custard buns have also become a popular choice for many people. This article will introduce in detail how to make custard buns, and attach structured data to help you easily master the skills of making this delicious snack.
1. Ingredients for making custard buns
| Material category | specific materials | Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| Skin material | all-purpose flour | 250g |
| Skin material | Yeast | 3 grams |
| Skin material | white sugar | 20 grams |
| Skin material | Warm water | 130ml |
| Filling materials | eggs | 2 |
| Filling materials | milk | 100ml |
| Filling materials | white sugar | 80g |
| Filling materials | butter | 30g |
| Filling materials | corn starch | 20 grams |
2. Steps of making custard buns
1. Make custard filling
(1) Crack the eggs into a bowl, add sugar, and stir evenly.
(2) Add milk and melted butter and continue stirring.
(3) Sieve in the corn starch and stir until there are no particles.
(4) Pour the mixture into a non-stick pan, heat over low heat, and stir continuously until thick.
(5) Dish out and let cool, then divide into small portions and set aside.
2. Make the dough
(1) Add yeast and sugar to warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
(2) Pour all-purpose flour into a large bowl, slowly add yeast water, and knead into a smooth dough.
(3) Cover with a damp cloth and ferment until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
3. Make custard buns
(1) Deflate the fermented dough and divide it into small portions.
(2) Roll out the dough into a thick middle and thin edge.
(3) Wrap in the custard filling and seal tightly.
(4) Place in a steamer and ferment for 15 minutes.
4. Steaming
(1) After the water boils, put it in the pot and steam over high heat for 10-12 minutes.
(2) Turn off the heat and simmer for 3 minutes before opening the lid.
3. Tips for making
| Things to note | Solution |
|---|---|
| Filling is too thin | You can increase the amount of cornstarch or extend the frying time |
| The dough is not fermented enough | Make sure the ambient temperature is between 25-30℃ |
| Bun collapsed | After steaming, do not open the lid immediately and simmer for 3 minutes. |
| The skin turns yellow | Control the steaming time to avoid taking it too long |
4. Nutritional value of custard buns
| Nutritional information | Content per 100g |
|---|---|
| heat | About 250 calories |
| carbohydrates | 45g |
| protein | 6 grams |
| fat | 5 grams |
5. Innovative ways to make custard buns
1.Milky custard buns: Based on the traditional method, add crushed salted egg yolk to create a fluid effect.
2.Colorful custard buns: Add pumpkin powder, purple sweet potato powder and other natural pigments to the dough.
3.Healthy version of custard buns: Use sugar substitute instead of white sugar and reduce the amount of butter.
As a classic snack, custard buns are not only suitable for home production, but also reflect the level of cooking skills. By mastering the above methods and techniques, you can easily make soft and sweet custard buns. It's a great choice for breakfast or as an afternoon tea snack. Come and try it out!
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