Masa para Banh Bao Vietnamita desde Cero

Ingredientes

• 1 cup of milk, warmed in microwave
• 1 1/4 active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 2 1/2 cups of flour
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of lime juice

Preparación

1. 1

   In a microwave-safe bowl, heat milk for 30...: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat milk for 30 seconds. Ensure the milk is not to hot as you don't want to kill the yeast.

2. 2

   Add sugar to the warm milk and stir...: Add sugar to the warm milk and stir until dissolved. Add yeast and give it a gentle stir. Let it rest for 10 minutes. The yeast will start frothing.

3. 3

   Next, you'll want to add in the sugar,...: Next, you'll want to add in the sugar, salt, flour, vegetable oil, and baking powder into a mixer. Using a kneading attachment for the mixing stand or manually, incorporate the dough so that it is no longer sticky and pulls cleanly.

4. 4

   Cover the bowl with a clean towel or...: Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and allow it to sit in a warm spot for at least 1 hour until the dough doubles in size.

5. 5

   After resting, remove the dough from the bowl,...: After resting, remove the dough from the bowl, add the lime juice, and knead it to remove bubbles.

6. 6

   Shape it into a log and divide it...: Shape it into a log and divide it in halves until you have 12 pieces. Roll them into a ball and cover them with a damp cloth. Allow 15 minutes before shaping the dough.

7. 7

   Place one ball into a floured surface and...: Place one ball into a floured surface and allow it to form a ¼ -inch circle with edges that are thinner at the perimeter than the center.

8. 8

   Add the filling as needed.

9. 9

   Allow the steamer to come to a rolling...: Allow the steamer to come to a rolling boil, then turn the heat to low. Place the buns on the steamer with the buns about 1-inch apart.

10. 10

    Buns with filling should be cooked between 6-8...: Buns with filling should be cooked between 6-8 minutes where buns with raw filling should be cooked between 13-16 minutes.

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    Wrap the lid of the steamer with a...: Wrap the lid of the steamer with a kitchen towel to avoid water from dripping into the buns.