Steamed Pumpkin Rose Bun

 

 

 

Ingredients 

150g mashed pumpkin

60ml fresh milk

1 tsp instant yeast

300g plain flour

60g sugar (I use 1/2 cup)

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vegetable oil

 

Method

1. Add all ingredients in a mixing bowl.  Combine well and knead till smooth.  Set aside to rest for 30 minutes.
2. Once dough has risen, knead for a couple of minutes.  Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
3. Take each piece and further divide into 5 equal pieces.
4. Roll out each piece into a thin round shape.  You will have 5 round pieces.
5. Overlap the pieces and gently press on the overlapped area.
6. Roll the pieces up like a Swiss roll from the short side.
7. Cut the roll into two with a dough scraper.  You will have 2 flower buns.
8. Place the cut side down on a parchment paper or bamboo leaves.
9. Repeat for the rest of the dough.  Place the rose shaped buns in a steamer and leave to rise for 20 minutes.
10. Bring water to a boil in a steamer.  Steam the rose buns over high heat for 15 minutes.
11. Turn off heat and let it sit for another 5 minutes.
12. Enjoy the delicious, soft, fluffy and pretty rose buns!