Are you like me, who loves to cram maximum filling into your buns? For me, the rule of thumb is at least 60% or more. If you love baking and delicious fillings, here’s a simple red bean buns recipe for you.
Ingredients
Sweet Stiff Starter
- 30g sourdough starter
- 90g high protein flour
- 40g water
- 20g sugar
Dough
- 300g high protein flour
- 30g sugar
- 6g salt
- 150g milk
- 1 whole egg (55g)
- 30g unsalted butter
- All of the sweet stiff starter
Fillings
- 30g x 16 (roll into balls)
Method
- Prepare Sweet Stiff Starter:
- Prepare the sweet stiff starter and use it when it triples in size, which takes about 7-8 hours at 27-28°C.
- Mix Ingredients:
- Mix everything except the butter until the dough comes together and is strong.
- Add the butter in 2-3 batches and knead until the butter is fully incorporated and the dough achieves a windowpane effect.
- Divide the Dough:
- Divide the dough into 16 equal parts.
- Roll each part into a smooth ball and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Buns:
- Roll out the dough and wrap it with your favorite fillings.
- Final proof at 28°C for 3-3.5 hours or until the dough rises 1.5 times in size.
- Prepare for Baking:
- Brush the buns with egg wash.
- Sprinkle with black (or white) sesame seeds.
- Bake:
- Bake at 180°C for 18-20 minutes.
By following these steps, you’ll get delicious buns filled with your favorite filling. Enjoy baking and tasting this delightful recipe!
