Dousha Baojjinbbangsteamed Red Bean Bun Food

DO SHA BAO FILLING (RED BEAN BUN FILLING)

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, dissolve in sugar and shortening.
• Bring beans and bean liquid to a boil in a saucepan or large skillet.
• Add water-shortening-sugar mixture.
• Boil vigorously and mash for 15 minutes or until a paste begins to come together.
• Dissolve cornstarch in a little water and stir in to aid the formation of the paste.
• Refrigerate before use to improve consistency. For coarser paste, leave some beans whole. Use more shortening, less water, and/or a food processor for a smoother texture.

DOUSHA BAO/JJINBBANG/STEAMED RED BEAN BUN

Steps:

• 1. Set aside the red bean paste.
• 2. Combine all ingredients except yeast and water, in large bowl.
• 3. Mix yeast and lukewarm water briskly, and pour into mix.
• 4. Mix and knead dough. Dough should stick together well and be pliable, use more milk if necessary to wet the dough. Knead for 10-12 minutes by hand, or about half with a machine.
• 5. Put in a round shape in bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 1 hour.
• 6. Divide dough into about 12 pieces, or change size to fit your needs and your steamer.
• 7. Let dough pieces rest for a couple of minutes before flattening into a round shape to fill.
• 8. Place about 1T filling in the center of each bun, bringing up the corners and twisting closed. Place knot side down on a piece of parchment paper or wax paper inside your steamer.
• 9. Boil water and place steamer inches Let steam for about 15 minutes. Buns will turn white and look slightly shiny on the outside. Remove from steamer and serve immediately.
• Note: This dough may be used to make bbq pork buns or even plain buns if you'd like, it's not overly sweet. For a fun change, press a knife down the middle to make an indent before the bun is steamed. Shape a little leaf out of extra dough and put it on top. When the buns cool slightly, paint the top of the bun pink and the leaf green -- a peach bun!