How to steam steamed buns with baking powder
As one of the traditional Chinese noodles, steamed buns are deeply loved by the public. As the pace of life accelerates, baking powder (yeast powder) has gradually become the first choice for making steamed buns at home due to its convenient and fast characteristics. This article will introduce in detail how to use baking powder to steam steamed buns, and attach structured data to help you master the technique easily.
1. Basic steps for steaming steamed buns with baking powder

1.Prepare materials: All-purpose flour, baking powder, warm water, sugar (optional).
2.Kneading noodles: Mix baking powder with warm water to activate, pour into flour and knead into smooth dough.
3.fermentation: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and ferment in a warm place until doubled in size.
4.Knead the dough to exhaust air: After fermentation, knead the dough to remove air bubbles and divide it into small portions.
5.Second awakening: Let the shaped steamed buns rest for 15-20 minutes.
6.Steam: Pour cold water into the pot, steam over high heat for 15-20 minutes, turn off the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
2. Key data reference table
| Materials/Procedures | Dosage/time | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Flour to Baking Powder Ratio | 500g flour: 5g baking powder | Too much baking powder will make it sour |
| water temperature | 30-35℃ | Too high will kill yeast activity |
| One fermentation time | 1-1.5 hours (25℃ environment) | Observable dough status adjustment |
| Steaming time | 15-20 minutes | Adjust according to the size of the steamed buns |
3. Common problems and solutions
1.The buns are not fluffy: It may be due to insufficient fermentation or improper kneading. It is necessary to ensure that the fermentation environment is warm and humid.
2.surface collapse: Opening the lid immediately after steaming will cause the temperature difference to be too large, so you need to turn off the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
3.Baking powder expired: Check the shelf life before use and test with warm water to see if bubbles are produced.
4. Tips
- Adding a small amount of white sugar can speed up fermentation, but the amount needs to be controlled (5g/500g flour is recommended).
- Winter fermentation can be kept warm with the help of an oven or a warm water bath.
- It is recommended to use silicone pad or moist cotton cloth for the steamer cloth, which has better anti-stick effect.
5. Reference for popular fermented pasta topics on the Internet
| Platform | hot topics | Relevance skills |
|---|---|---|
| Douyin | #3 minutes quick noodle method | Add a small amount of white vinegar to speed up fermentation |
| #锟斤拷save tips | Steam for 5 minutes before freezing to preserve freshness | |
| little red book | “Zero Failure Steamed Bun Recipe” | Milk replaces water and is more fragrant and soft |
Through the above steps and data analysis, even a novice can easily steam steamed buns that are soft and delicious. The use of baking powder greatly simplifies the complex process of traditional fermentation of old noodles and is a practical choice for modern family pasta making.
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