Taro Bun
The ultimate comfort food, Taro Bun is a delightful combination of fluffy dough and sweet taro filling. Perfect for sharing during any occasion, these soft buns are a must-try!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Food Processor
- Peeler
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb Taro root
- 1/2 cup Fine sugar or to taste
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Fine sugar
- 12 oz All-purpose flour
Instructions
- Cut the taro into pieces.
- Prepare the taro paste by steaming the taro pieces in a steamer over high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until completely cooked through.
- Add the sugar to the steamed taro. Using a masher, mash the taro into a smooth paste.
- Divide the paste into 12 equal portions and shape them into taro balls. Cover and set aside.
- Prepare the dough by adding the milk, yeast, and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
- Add the flour to the yeast mixture. Turn on the mixer to speed 1 and knead the ingredients until a smooth dough forms, about 6 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased surface, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough with your hands until the surface is smooth.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
- Roll out each dough ball on a lightly floured surface, then place a taro ball in the center of the dough.
- Wrap the dough around the taro ball, pinching to seal tightly.
- Place each taro bun on a piece of pre-cut rectangular parchment paper.
- Arrange the taro buns inside a steamer, leaving enough space between each bun to prevent sticking.
- Cover the steamer lid and let them rise for 60 minutes, or until the dough balls have expanded in size.
- Add water to the bottom of the steamer and cover the lid tightly.
- Turn on high heat and steam the buns for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the taro buns are soft, puffy, and fluffy.
- Turn off the heat and serve the steamed taro buns warm.
Notes
- Tip 1: Store leftover buns in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Tip 2: You can freeze the unsteamed buns for later use.
- Tip 3: Serve with sweetened condensed milk or coconut cream.
- Tip 4: Enjoy warm for the best experience.
- Tip 5: Experiment with various fillings for more flavor.