Steamed Pumpkin Flower Rolls 蒸金瓜花卷

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Instructions

 

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  Pre-measure all ingredients needed to make these buns.
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  In a large bowl, mix well all the DRY ingredients.
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  Transfer the DRY flour ingredients to a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer and add in mashed pumpkin paste. Using a dough hook and on low speed, mix everything together.
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  While mixing, slowly add in water and stir until mixture forms a slightly sticky dough. The amount of water added maybe less depending on how concentrated is the pumpkin paste.
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  Next, add in the vegetable shortening.
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  Continue to knead until the dough is soft, smooth and pliable (not sticky).
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  Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead slightly and divide the dough into two equal portions for easy handling.
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  For each half of the dough, roll into a long log and cut into small pieces.
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  To ensure the buns to be of the same size, weigh each dough to be of the same weight. I weigh the dough to 20g each.
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  Roll each cut dough into balls.
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  Using a rolling pin, flatten the round balls into round thin shape.
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  Then arrange five flattened dough balls in one straight line, overlapping one another.
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  Using a fork, press down lightly over the layered circles of dough at the joints to secure in place.
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  Then, starting from one end, roll up the dough.
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  Roll it into a Swiss roll.
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  Once the Swiss roll is formed, just roll a little with the palm of hand to secure the seams.
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  Next, using a pastry cutter or sharp knife, cut each Swiss roll into two equal pieces at the centre.
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  Repeat to do the same with the rest of the flattened dough. You will have 34 flower rolls.
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  Place the rolled flower buns cut side down on paper cases and then place on a tray or bamboo steamer.
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  Cover and set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 20 to 30 minutes.
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  Steam flower rolls, in batches, over high heat, in a large bamboo steamer set over a pan/wok of rapidly boiling water for 15 minutes.
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  When done, off the heat but leave buns in the steamer for another 2 to 3 minutes before removing from steamer. This will ensure the buns will not shrink after cooling down.
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  Remove the bamboo steamer to cool on wire rack.
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  Then quickly transfer the steamed flower rolls to cool on wire rack.
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  And we're done! Serve these soft and fluffy flower roll buns warm. As always, ENJOY!