Mulberry leaf steamed buns

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare the main ingredients; you can pick either tender leaves or tender buds of mulberry leaves.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Boil water in a pot, and once boiling, add 1 teaspoon of salt (not listed in the ingredients).

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Blanch the washed mulberry leaves and tender shoots 2 1 minutes.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Take them out and put them into cold water.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Then take it out and put it into the blender cup with warm water at about 40 degrees Celsius.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Blend at high speed until it becomes juice, then pour it out.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Mix all-purpose flour with salt, sugar and yeast, then pour in the mulberry juice prepared in the previous step and stir until it forms coarse clumps.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Knead into a smooth dough, cover with plastic wrap and let it ferment in a warm place.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours for the dough to rise until it 2 in size.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Press the dough on a kneading mat to release the air until the dough has a fine, smooth texture when cut open. (Approximately 2 5 )

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Roll it into a long strip and divide it into ten equal parts.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Squeeze it slightly, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it sit 10 minutes.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Shape the dough into a smooth round shape, place it seam-side down on parchment paper in a steamer.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    After fermenting for about 30 minutes, when the dough has 2 in size, turn on the heat and steam it over cold water.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Steam for 13 minutes after the water boils, then turn off the heat and let it sit for 3 minutes.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    The unique and nutritious mulberry leaf steamed buns are ready, with a light and refreshing fragrance.