Cloud-shaped steamed buns

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare ingredients

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   First, mix the sugar and flour evenly.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Dissolve the yeast in the milk

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Pour into flour

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Knead into a very, very, very smooth dough.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   No obvious pores in cross section

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Divide the dough into 2 small portions of about 10 grams each. Divide the rest into 8 equal portions, or you can divide them into any size you like.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Knead 2 small dough balls separately with Oreo cookie crumbs and red yeast rice powder until smooth. If the dough is too dry, add a little milk.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Take one of the remaining white dough balls and roll it into a ball.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Flatten the surface and press out patterns with a spoon to form a cloud shape.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Use two colored dough pieces to make the cloud's eyes, mouth, and blush.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Add a little water to decorate the clouds; for more expressive features, use a small amount of white dough to make small eyes. Repeat with the remaining dough.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    The remaining dough was used to make a dark cloud and a sun.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Place the buns in a pot of cold water, bring to a simmer, and cook over low heat 5 minutes until the water temperature reaches approximately 39 degrees Celsius. Place the buns in a steamer basket and let them rise 20 30 (this time is for reference only; the buns are ready when they have slightly increased in size, feel light, and spring back slowly when lightly pressed with a finger). Turn the heat to high, and once the water boils, steam for another 20 minutes or so. Turn off the heat and let them sit 5 3 .

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    So pretty!

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Wow, I'm not happy!

    

17. 17

    Step 17

    Finished product image