How to make soft all around (chinese) buns?

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Wek on 23 Feb 2011 at 18:41

I'm interested in making buns like those sold in chinese bakeries. They are soft all around, no crust and have a sticky glaze (not really sweet). I haven't been able to find a recipe for these type of breads that aren't sweet.

Basically what I'm looking to make is a bread that is soft and chewy but not sweet. Does anyone know if this is possible? Here's  an example of a chinese bun found on wikipedia.

Thanks

It all depends on which type you're looking for. Chinese bakeries use probably about 3-4 different types of dough for their breads.

 

  • Milk toast
  • Regular toast (not really sure what the English equivalent is)
  • Sweet bread

Most recipes I've came across use two flours and whipping cream instead of milk. I found that most recipes don't have the chewy textuer to them though.

Not sure about the glaze though. i can only think of a sugar glaze, brushed after.

 

2 tablespoons cornstarch -- dissolved in
1/4 cup cold water

While bringing 1 cup water to a boil, dissolve 2 Tablespoons cornstarch in 1/4 cup cold water; whisk into boiling water until mixture thickens. Brush on loaf before slashing & placing in the oven, and again as soon as you take the bread out of the oven.