Steamed Custard Buns

(aka 奶黃包)

Ingredients

• Steamed Bun Dough
  • 55 grams butter, melted
  • 30 grams (¼ cup) corn starch
  • 40 grams (⅓ cup) custard powder
  • 55 grams (½ cup) flour
  • 55 grams (¼ cup) sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/8 cup milk (or soy milk)

To Prepare

1. Mix corn starch, flour, sugar, and custard powder
2. Add eggs (one at a time, mixing thoroughly before adding the next)
3. Melt butter and add to mixture
4. Stir in milk
5. Steam mixture for 18 minutes (stirring every 6 minutes)
6. Allow mixture to cool, pour into plastic bag, and knead the bag until the mixture is smooth
7. Refrigerate for 5 hours (or overnight)
8. Wrap the bun dough around the filling and steam per linked instructions