Shell-shaped steamed buns

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Pour warm water into a large container, add yeast and mix well.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Add flour and mix until it forms clumps.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Knead into a smooth dough, seal and let it rise until doubled in size.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Prepare corn oil and black sesame seeds.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Knead the fermented dough to release the air.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Divide into several small dough balls of different sizes

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Roll out the dough into a thin wrapper (a little thicker than a dumpling wrapper).

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Brush with corn oil

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Roll both sides towards the middle

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Make 5 more cuts (do not cut all the way through, just cut until the dough curls up).

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Press down on each small ball with chopsticks.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Then use chopsticks to hold both ends and bring them together towards the middle.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Sprinkle black sesame seeds in the middle

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Place the ingredients on a steamer lined with cheesecloth, let them rise for 10 minutes, then steam in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Finished product image