Chinese Steamed Flower Buns (Hua Juan)

1. 1

   In mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast and sugar over the water. Wait until it bubbles.

2. 2

   Whisk in salt and 1 c flour; stir in 2nd cup of flour, and knead in 3rd cup gradually to form smooth, soft dough.

3. 3

   Cover dough an let rise until double (the dough will no longer bounce back when gently pressed with a fingertip.).

4. 4

   Divide dough into 2 or 3 portions. Roll each into a rectangle less than 1/2-inch thick on floured surface. Brush dough with oil and sprinkle with Sichuan pepper powder. Roll the dough into a log.

5. 5

   To shape the buns, slice the dough as thin as possible with a very sharp, floured knife, and press 9 or 10 of them together to form each bun. You can see pictures here: http://bakingwithemandm.blogspot.sg/2011/03/hua-juan-and-sao-bing.html.

6. 6

   Let buns rise on floured surface for half an hour.

7. 7

   Steam 15 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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