LAI WONG BAO (CUSTARD BUN)
The "other" famous dimsum steamed bun. I've been searching high and low for this recipe. laiwongbao translates to "milk yolk bun".
Provided by hkjenn
Categories Breads
Time 3h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sift cake flour, hk flour, and salt into a mixing bowl.
- Combine castor sugar, yeast and water with the flours, and blend to mix well-- Then knead until soft dough is formed.
- Add in shortening, and continue to knead until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Prove dough for 60-90mins until dough has risen to its limit.
- Meanwhile, prepare custard filling-- Combine custard powder, wheat starch, and castor sugar in a nonstock pan.
- Add in milk, and stir mixture over low heat until mixed-- then add butter.
- When butter is dissolved, turn off heat, and keep stirring while gradually adding the egg.
- Divide dough into 12 portions, shaped into balls, cover with damp cloth, and set aside.
- Using a rolling pin, roll the a ball where the edges are thinner than the center.
- Add custard filling in the middle, and wrap to form a bun.
- Place on parchment paper, and repeat for the other buns.
- Prove for 15-20mins.
- Boil water in steamer, and steam custard buns over rapid boiling water for 10-15mins-- Enjoy!
- NOTE: Hongkong flour is to make the buns"white", like the restaurants' buns.
- However, if you don't have any.
- you can use all purpose flour, but it wont be as white.
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Manik Chowdhur kisu bolar vasha nai amar
[email protected]These buns are a lot of work, but they are definitely worth it.
Jordan Prescod
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my buns didn't rise properly.
Nickolas Chickinger
[email protected]I didn't have any custard powder, so I used cornstarch instead. The buns still turned out good, but the custard filling was a bit runny.
Gift Praiz
[email protected]I think I overcooked the buns a bit, because they were a little hard.
Beloved Tapera
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my buns didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected.
Dustin Parker
[email protected]These buns were a bit dry for my taste, but the custard filling was very good.
Sulaiman Salihu
[email protected]I've never made custard buns before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the buns turned out great.
Aliza Shaikh
[email protected]I made these buns for my kids and they loved them. They said they were the best buns they've ever had.
Malik Hasnat
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of custard, but I really enjoyed these buns. The custard filling was not too sweet and the buns were very soft.
Carissa Williams
[email protected]These buns are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are worth it. They are so delicious!
Taha Alqohaly
[email protected]I love these buns! They are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Belete Yigrem
[email protected]These buns are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again and again.
aktayaar ali
[email protected]I made these buns for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Dshaun Kizer
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the buns turned out perfectly. They were so soft and fluffy, and the custard filling was amazing.
Zahoor
[email protected]These buns were delicious! The custard filling was especially good. I will definitely be making these again.
YAHAYA IDRIS
[email protected]I've tried many custard bun recipes, but this one is by far the best. The buns are light and airy, and the custard is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Vivian Nunez
[email protected]These custard buns were a hit with my family! They were so soft and fluffy, and the custard filling was perfectly sweet and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.