STEAM BAKE RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Arrange a large bamboo steamer or a large vegetable steamer over simmering water. Make sure it is large enough to hold the baking pan. Line a 9 inch square pan with waxed paper.
• Separate the eggs. Place the yolks in a large bowl along with the sugar and water. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture has increased about three times in volume. Whisk together the flour and the baking powder; sift this over the egg mixture, and fold in gently. Blend in the extract.
• Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl to stiff, not dry, peaks. Fold into yolk base. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and smooth out to edges. Rap the pan on the counter to get rid of large air bubbles.
• Place the pan into the steamer. Cover the top of the steamer with a kitchen towel, and place the lid on top; the towel will absorb any steam that collects on top from dripping onto the cake. Steam for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioner's sugar.

Steps:

• Yeast Mix: Mix all yeast mix ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes. Dough Mix: Mix other ingredients except baking powder into the bowl in the following order - warm water flour salt sugar vegetable oil Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Lightly oil the entire surface and let stand until triple in size (2 1/2 to 3 hours). Turn dough out on a floured board and punch down. Sprinkle baking powder evenly on surface, then knead for about 5 minutes. Divide dough into 2 parts. Place one piece into bowl and cover. Divide the first section into 12 parts. At this point you may add any desired filling or continue with unfilled buns. [To add filling - Flatten each section in the palm of your hand. Place one tablespoon of filling in the center and form dough into a ball around the filling.] Lightly roll each part into a ball. Put each ball on a wax or parchment paper square. Cover and let stand until doubled (about 30 minutes). Repeat with the rest of the dough. Steaming Place water in a steamer and bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat to medium. Place a single layer of dough balls (with wax/parchment squares) into steamer tray about 1 inch apart. Cover and steam for roughly 15 minutes. Remove cover before turning off heat and transfer buns to a serving plate/tray. Repeat until all buns are cooked. Serve warm. Baked Preheat oven to 350º. Place buns on a lightly oiled baking pan. Bake at 350º for 15 to 18 minutes (until golden brown). Serve warm.