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Kaya Steamed Buns
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Kaya Steamed Buns (Kaya Bao)

Kaya Bao. Bao or steamed buns are popular among the Chinese communities and is usually eaten during breakfast or as a snack at any time of the day.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Nyonya Recipes
Cuisine: Buns
Keyword: Kaya Steamed Buns
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 500 g low protein flour or Bao flour
  • 9 g Instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoon double action baking powder
  • 100 g fine sugar
  • 230 ml water / Pandan juice, Blend 6 pandan leaves with water plus 1 tsp vinegar
  • 50 g shortening

Instructions

To make dough:

  • Mix all ingredients together and knead until it is smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and leave dough aside to rest for 15-20 minutes.

To wrap Bao:

  • Scoop Kaya filling with a small ice cream scoop or 1/2 Tbsp to make balls.
  • Divide dough into 50g (2 oz.) each.
  • Flatten dough and wrap the filling.
  • Let it rest for 40 minutes or till Bao is double in size.
  • Steam Bao for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 6mg | Sugar: 24g