Bowknot Shaped Steamed Buns Recipe<br /><br />Prepare the yeast mixture: In a bowl, combine 1/4 tsp (0.7g) of instant dry yeast, 5g of sugar, and 45-50g of water or 50-60g of milk. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.<br /><br />Make the white dough: Place 100g of all-purpose flour in a bowl. Add the yeast mixture and stir until it forms a rough dough. Add 2g of coconut oil or vegetable oil, then knead the dough until it becomes smooth.<br /><br />Create the small pink doughs: Take 54g of the white dough and mix in 0.2g of cactus fruit powder. Knead until the color is uniform, then divide the dough into three equal portions.<br /><br />Form the small white doughs: Use the remaining 96g of white dough and divide it into three equal portions.<br /><br />Shape the buns: Follow the shaping method shown in the video to form the bowknot shapes.<br /><br />Let the buns rise: Allow the shaped buns to rise in a warm place until they double in size.<br /><br />Steam the buns: Fill the bottom of a steamer with at least 1 inch of water and bring it to a boil. Place the buns on the steamer rack, cover, and steam over medium heat for 10 minutes. Let the buns rest for 3 minutes before removing the lid.
