Lin’s Steam buns (Spirited Away)

Fluffy steamed buns with two surprises inside: sweet red bean or savory char siu pork. Named after Lin, who definitely snuck a few of these while no spirits were watching.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup milk

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil

• 3 tbsp sugar

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 1/2 Tbsp instant dry yeast

• 4 1/2 cup AP Flour

Filling

• Red bean paste

Or

Taro paste

• 3 tbsp honey

• Salt

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1/4 lb Purple sweet potato

• 3/4 cup Sugar

• 1 lb Taro 

Or

Pork Filling

• 2 minced shallots

• 2 minced garlic

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1/2 cup of char sit sauce

• Boiled egg

Directions:

1. In a bowl add flour, instant dry yeast, salt, sugar, vegetable oil, and milk.

2. Mix, knead for a while and let it rest for 4 hours in an oiled up bowl with a damp towel over it.

3. Once risen, flatten dough and add filling and work your way closing the bun and steam for 8-10 minutes.