DIM SUM - Steamed Custard Buns Recipe

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Today we are making HK style steamed custard buns, also known as Nai Huang Bao. If you’ve ever had breakfast or brunch in a dim sum restaurant, you will definitely find these lovely little buns. They have a super soft and fluffy texture, and the filling is sweet, creamy, and full of milk flavor.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE CUSTARD FILLING
160 grams of milk
65 grams of butter
1 whole egg
3 egg yolks
100 grams of sugar
40 grams of cake flour (Amazon Link - geni.us/RxtLjGC)
25 grams of milk powder (Amazon Link -geni.us/dIz1Z)
INGREDIENTS FOR THE WRAPPER
350 grams of all-purpose flour (Amazon Link - geni.us/messi)
60 grams of sugar
190 grams of milk
10 grams of milk powder (Amazon Link -geni.us/dIz1Z)
6 grams of instant yeast
15 grams of softened butter
INSTRUCTIONS
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 whole egg, 3 yolks, 65 grams of melted butter, and 160 grams of milk.
In a separate bowl, combine our dry ingredients: 40 grams of cake flour, 100 grams of sugar, and 25 grams of milk powder.
Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Let the mixture go through a sieve to get rid of any lumps.
Use a sauce pot to heat the mixture on the lowest heat and stir it constantly for 12-15 minutes or until the mixture thickens up into scrambled eggs texture. Transfer the filling into a container. Cover it with a plastic film. Let it sit in the fridge overnight.
The next day, take it out. Divide it into 12 even pieces and shape them into round balls. Cover the filling and stick it back into the fridge.
Now let's make the bun wrapper. Combine 190 grams of milk, 60 grams of sugar, and 6 grams of instant yeast together. Stir it well.
In a Kitchen aid mixing bowl, add 350 grams of all-purpose flour and 10 grams of milk powder. Pour in the yeast milk solution. Stir to mix.
Use the hook attachment. Let it run on medium-low speed for a couple of minutes. Once you cannot see any dried flour bits and the dough is formed into a big rough piece, you can add in 15 grams of softened butter little by little until all the butter is well absorbed. Then continue to run the machine for another 8 minutes.
Once the machine is done kneading, take out the dough and shape it into a round, smooth ball. Cover it and let it proof for 1 - 1.5 hours or doubled the volume.
Make a fist and punch the dough for a minute to eliminate the air bubbles Then, knead it on the working surface for 6-8 minutes.
Divide it into 12 even pieces. Shape each one into a smooth ball. Cover them with a plastic wrap and let them rest for about 10 minutes.
Start with the first ball that we shaped. Dust it with some flour to prevent stickiness. Use a rolling pin to roll it flat. Then roll the edge to make it thinner. The size of the wrapper should be about 5 inches in diameter.
Put the custard filling in the middle. Press it down to compact with the wrapper so you don't trap any air. Then use your forefinger and your thumb to squeeze it around and push the wrapper up. When you get to the very end, lightly wet your finger with a bit of water so you can pinch and close the bun easily.
Put the rough side down on a piece of parchment paper. Place the buns on a steamer rack. Let all the puns proof inside the steamer for 20 minutes.
20 minutes later, turn the heat to high. When you see the steam comes out. Switch the heat to medium-low and start counting the time. Let it steam for 8-10 minutes. Then you can turn off the heat but do not open it immediately; let it sit for at least 3 minutes.
Souped Up Tip: steamed buns are freezer-friendly, so you can freeze them after they are steamed and they will last about 3 months. Whenever you want to eat them again, you don't need to defrost them, just re-stream them for 15 minutes.
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