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Steamed Red Bean Rolls Recipe

These soft, fluffy steamed rolls filled with sweet red bean paste make a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The tender dough is rolled and scored for a beautiful appearance and delicious bite.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 384kcal

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 300 g all-purpose flour
  • 3 g instant yeast about 1 teaspoon
  • 5 g sugar about 1 teaspoon
  • 160 g warm water around 40°C/104°F
  • 10 g corn oil about 2 teaspoons

Filling:

  • 120 g red bean paste 15g per roll, 8 rolls total

Instructions

  • Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 300g of all-purpose flour, 3g of instant yeast, and 5g of sugar. Gradually add 160g of warm water while stirring until the mixture forms a shaggy dough.
  • Add Oil and Knead: Add 10g of corn oil to the dough. Knead the dough in the bowl or transfer the dough to a clean work surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough feels sticky, dust lightly with flour, but keep it minimal to maintain a soft texture.
  • Divide the Dough: Shape the dough into a log and divide it into 8 equal portions, each weighing about 60g. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
  • Fill with Red Bean Paste: Take one portion of dough and flatten it into a circle using your hands or a rolling pin. Place 15g of red bean paste in the center, fold the edges over the filling, and pinch to seal tightly. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  • Shape the Rolls: Place each filled dough ball seam-side down and roll each filled dough ball into an elongated oval shape. Use a knife to score the surface, creating even, parallel lines without cutting too deeply. This step adds texture and a decorative look to the rolls.
  • Roll and Seal: Roll the dough tightly into a log shape and pinch the ends to seal. Repeat with the remaining pieces.
  • Rise and Steam: Place each shaped roll on a piece of parchment paper and arrange them in the steamer, ensuring there's enough space between each roll for expansion during steaming. Cover with a damp cloth and let them rise in a warm place for 30-40 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Steam the Rolls: Fill a steamer with water and bring it to a boil. Steam over high heat for 15 minutes.
  • Finish and Serve: After steaming, turn off the heat and let the rolls sit in the steamer for 3 minutes to prevent shrinkage. Carefully remove them and let them cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 4mg