Thousand Layers Black Sesame Steamed Buns

Redefining Recipes for the Digital Age

Ingredients

Steps

Firstly, add the instant yeast to warm water so the yeast is activated faster
In a clean mixing bowl, add all dried ingredients first, followed by the water yeast mixture
Mix until no more dried ingredients and a dough is formed. Cover with a lid and let the dough rest for 10 minutes before kneading it again
While waiting, prepare the filling by mixing ingredients needed together. You should see a semi sticky/buttery consistency
Once the dough is well rested, it should be kneaded to a smoother form much easier
Transfer the dough into a rolling mat sprinkled with some dried flour
Roll the dough into a thin rectangular shape
Spread the black sesame filling onto the middle 1/3 of the dough evenly
Fold the left side over the filling and seal the edges tightly
Likewise, spread the filling onto the surface again
And flip the right side and seal the edges
Carefully roll out the dough into a rectangular shape once again, and repeat the above steps
Spread fillings in the middle
Then flip and spread fillings again
Flip and seal edges
Roll out
This time, turn over the dough so the prettier side is facing time
Start rolling down the dough tightly as shown
I would suggest using floss for cutting the dough. Cut of the edge parts
Cut the dough evenly into 10 small/8 larger pieces
Place over warm water and let ferment for 40 minutes
Once the fermentation is done, the dough should be 1.5 times bigger
Bring a pot of water to a boil
Let the buns steam for 15 minutes
After that, turn off the heat and let the dough sit in the pot for another 3 minutes
Once done, the steamed buns are ready to serve
Enjoy!