Pumpkin-shaped steamed buns

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Peel and deseed the pumpkin, then cut it into small pieces.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Arrange them on a plate and steam until cooked. My pieces were small, so it only took about ten minutes; they're done when you can easily pierce them with chopsticks.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   After the pumpkin is cooked, add an appropriate amount of white sugar while it is still hot.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Blend into pumpkin puree

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Once the pumpkin puree has cooled to room temperature (not too hot to handle), add an appropriate amount of yeast, stir well, then add flour and knead into a dough.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Place the dough in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise until it has roughly doubled in size.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Knead and deflate the fermented dough, then shape it as you like. This one is a small seashell.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   The little hedgehog is finished too!

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Place the prepared steamed buns into a steamer, steam for 20 minutes after the water boils, then turn off the heat and let them sit for 5 minutes.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Steamed buns after cooking

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Here's another picture of the finished product.