Simple Fluffy and Chewy Steamed Bread

1. 1

   Put the egg and sugar in a bowl, then mix with a whisk.

2. 2

   Add the vegetable oil and milk to Step 1 in that order, and mix together briskly.

3. 3

   If using jam, mix it in here.

4. 4

   Add the cake flour and baking powder to Step 2 and use a spatula to mix it together quickly, ensuring that no lumps remain.

5. 5

   If you added jam, add the accompanying 1 teaspoon of milk.

6. 6

   If you want to add matcha or cocoa powder, mix in here (this is with matcha).

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the molds, then microwave the buns on the steam setting (put it on high if you can) for 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Once the bread has puffed up to about 1.5 times its original size, take it out of the microwave.

9. 9

   Done!

10. 10

    This picture shows plain and strawberry bread (made with strawberry jam and a bit of food coloring, as the color wasn't very strong).

11. 11

    This picture is of plain and matcha bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.