Sweet Red Bean Paste Pau

Ingredients

• 120 g All-purpose flour
• 60 ml Milk
• 3 g Active dry yeast
• 15 g Sugar
• 10 g Butter, melted
• 80 g Sweet red bean paste
• 30 ml Water
• 1 g Salt(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl combine warm milk, water, and yeast; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl whisk flour, sugar, and salt; add the yeast mixture and melted butter, knead until smooth (about 5 minutes).

3. 3

   Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces, flatten each into a circle, place 40 g of sweet red bean paste in the center, and pinch the edges to seal.

5. 5

   Place the filled buns on parchment paper, let rest 5 minutes, then steam over simmering water for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove buns, let cool slightly, and serve warm.