Shandong Noodles Bran Steamed Buns

Overview

The so-called qiàng noodles are when kneading steamed buns, some dry noodles are kneaded into the already fermented flour to absorb part of the moisture in the fermented dough, so that the steamed buns are chewy and chewy. This kind of steamed buns is very common in the north. Do northerners take pasta as their staple food?

Tags

• staple food
• home cooking
• all-purpose flour
• clear water
• instant dry yeast
• pure bran

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 Soak the yeast in water for a while, then add flour and bran to make a dough of moderate hardness and softness.

   

2. 2 There is no need to knead it very smoothly, just cover it with a damp cloth or lid and set it aside to ferment;

   

3. 3 After about an hour, the dough has risen until it is full. When you pull the dough apart, you will see a big honeycomb;

   

4. 4 Take out the dough and start kneading the dough. Kneading the dough is a laborious task. The method of kneading steamed buns is completely different from that of Western bread. For steamed buns, you need to knead out all the air bubbles in the dough and press the dough hard. After kneading for about 15 minutes, cut off a piece of dough and look at the cut surface. You can hardly see any air bubbles, so it is OK;

   

5. 5 Divide the dough into the size you like and sprinkle an appropriate amount of flour to prevent it from sticking. At this time, add flour to the dough and knead it as you go. The flour should be mixed to the appropriate hardness you think is appropriate.

   

6. 6 Then knead the dough until it is smooth and no dry flour can be seen, make the dough round, and then knead it high again. Use your hands to wipe away the dry flour on the surface of the steamed buns, and a steamed bun is ready.

   

7. 7 Put the corn husks underneath and let it rise again. Remember to cover it with plastic wrap. When the steamed buns have risen, weigh them with your hands until they start to swell and become light, then you can put them in the pot. Boil them with cold water, start with medium-low heat, then turn to medium-high heat after boiling, and wait for 15 minutes. What it looks like before it rises;

   

8. 8 You can open the lid immediately after turning off the heat, or you can cover it for a while and then open the lid. If you stop opening the lid for a while, you can open the lid slightly to let the air out, pick up the steamed buns on the lid and let them cool. It's OK; what it looks like after steaming;

   

9. 9 Cut the steamed buns after they have cooled slightly and they are very dense;