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Red Bean Buns Recipe (Dou Sha Bao)

Soft, fluffy buns filled with sweet red bean paste. Perfect for a snack or dessert.
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Preparation Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 1 cup red bean paste

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  2. 2. Add warm water and vegetable oil. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4. Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. 5. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Flatten each piece and place a spoonful of red bean paste in the center.
  6. 6. Pinch the edges to seal and shape into a bun. Place buns on parchment paper.
  7. 7. Let the buns rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. 8. Steam the buns for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chinese Dessert, Dou Sha Bao, Red Bean Buns
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