Strawberry Bao Buns

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Ingredients:

  • White all purpose flour, 500 g
  • Water, 230 g
  • Salt, 3 g
  • Sugar, 5 g
  • Fresh yeast, 15 g
  • Overripe strawberries (whole), 35 g
  • Beetroot powder, 3 g

The recipe… step by step!

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Mixing

Dissolve the yeast in water. In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Add the yeast mixture and knead until smooth and elastic (8-10 minutes) in one of our professional planetary mixers. Puree the strawberries and add to dough along with the beetroot powder. Final dough temperature target: 24-25°C.

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Automatic proving in SkyLine ChillS

Place the dough in SkyLine ChillS. Use the automatic proving cycle “Strawberry Bao Buns First Proving.”

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Shaping

Divide into pieces of 60-70g each. Shape into smooth balls, place each on a parchment square.

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Final proof – Rapido Chill

Transfer again into Rapido Chill. Use automatic cycle “Strawberry Bao Buns Second Proving.”

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Steaming in Magistar

Arrange the buns in the combi oven on perforated trays. Use the automatic cycle “Strawberry Bao Buns Steaming.”

After steaming, leave the buns inside the oven for 2 minutes, then release steam slowly to prevent collapse.

Chef’s Note

These buns are the perfect way to recycle your overripe strawberries. Beautifully flavored and colored, fill with anything you like. Enjoy!