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Pillowy Steamed Chocolate Buns

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 202

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup wheat starch or cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp. instant activated yeast
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 5 fl. oz whole milk
  • 1 fl. oz vegetable oil
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 ¼ cup semi-sweet melting chocolate chips high quality is crucial
  • ¾ cups heavy cream

Instructions

  • Heat the heavy cream in a pot until hot, but don’t let it boil.
  • Pour the heavy cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then, use a rubber spatula to stir until silky smooth and gorgeous.
  • Chill the chocolate ganache uncovered in the fridge for 30 minutes. Then, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill for at least 1 hour longer.
  • Warm the milk to 110°F and add the yeast. Cover and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • Into the bowl of your stand mixer, sift the flour, wheat starch, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low to combine.
  • Add the vegetable oil to the milk and yeast mixture. Turn the stand mixer speed up to 2 and gradually pour it in. Turn the speed up to 5 and once the dough turns into a ball, let it knead on medium for 5 more minutes.
  • Once you’ve got a smooth lump-free ball of dough, remove it from the mixer and form it into a uniform ball with your hands.
  • Place the smooth ball into an oiled bowl and cover the dough with a damp cloth. Let it rest in a warm place for 1-2 hours until it has doubled in size.
  • Once the dough has risen, punch it down, and knead it for about a minute to remove any air bubbles. Then divide it into 16 equal pieces. Cover them.
  • Roll a piece into a ball and then flatten it with the edge of a rolling pin to form a disk with a thicker center. Place a tablespoon of chocolate filling in the center.
  • Gather the edges of the disk and pinch them together to seal the filling inside. Roll the dough between your palms to form a smooth ball.
  • Repeat for the remaining pieces of dough. Then, place the balls on a piece of parchment paper with the uneven side down, cover them with a damp towel, and let them rest for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Heat a steamer over medium-high heat and place the buns in the steamer, leaving some space between them.
  • Cover the steamer with a lid and steam the buns for 10-12 minutes, until they are puffed up and cooked through. Turn off the heat and wait for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the buns from the steamer and enjoy your beautiful creation!

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg