How to make pumpkin candied date buns

For office workers, the time before holidays is definitely the most exciting and happiest. During holidays, in addition to enjoying peace and tranquility, you can also enjoy delicious food. I believe you will be extremely excited when a delicious meal is placed in front of you. So, let’s learn how to make pumpkin candied date buns.

1. Peel the pumpkin, cut it into pieces, steam it, mash it into paste, add sugar and mix well.

2.1 Knead the mixed flour into a smooth and non-sticky dough.

3.2 Pour the flour and pumpkin puree in the middle, pour the yeast water on the flour, and then mix all the ingredients with chopsticks.

4.1 Knead the risen dough again into a non-sticky dough, roll it into a stick shape, and then cut it into small pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten it, then roll it into a round dough skin that is thick in the middle and thin on the edges.

5.2 Then roll it into a round shape and place it in a bowl. Cover it with a lid or plastic wrap and let it sit for 1 hour until the fermentation is complete.

6. Take a piece of dough, place the candied dates in the middle, pinch the upper edge and face downwards, and use the back of a knife to press out pumpkin patterns on the buns.

7. Before steaming, use the back of a knife to press the lines from bottom to top again, insert the pumpkin skin as a stem, and steam in cold water for 15 minutes.

8. Do not open the lid immediately after steaming. Let it simmer for 5 minutes before opening the lid. This way the buns won’t shrink.

After reading the specific method of making pumpkin and candied date buns introduced by the editor above, have you learned it? If you are interested, hurry into the kitchen and try it out. You will definitely gain new insights!