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Sunday 22 October 2017

SOURDOUGH RED BEAN FLAT BUNS


Sourdough
has become very popular among the bloggers

Most people use the Sourdough Starter for Artisan Bread
while others prefer the Asian Soft Bread

The difference is the amount of sourdough used.
Artisan Bread requires long hours of proofing to get the distinct taste
so less sourdough is used, about 20%

Whereas, the Asian Soft Bread needs a shorter proofing time 
so that you will not get the sour taste.
As such, to speed up fermentation, about 50-70% of sourdough is used.

I have adapted this recipe from


Sourdough Red Bean Flat Buns
310g bread flour
250g sourdough
25g sugar
1/2 tsp salt
115g fresh milk
25g butter

Filling: 350g red bean paste, divided into 14 balls

1. all ingredients into the bread machine, bread dough cycle, knead for 30min
2. remove, shape and wrap the filling
3. place on parchment lined baking tray
4. wet centre of bun with a wet finger, add some black sesame seeds to decorate
5. cover the buns with a parchment & place another baking tray on top to weigh down the buns
6. allow to proof until double in size (2-3 hours)
7. bake in preheated oven 200'C for 20min, half way remove the top tray & parchment on top

Notes:
Using the same recipe, I have made some kaya swirls.
These are just as soft and spongy as the buns

2 comments:

Maureen Lim from Facebook said...

Sis Katie, what is the different between herman starter & sourdough starter?

Katie Foong: A good question. Sourdough is more active whereas herman is gentle. I like to refer Sourdough as masculine & herman as feminine, gentle. For baking, can use one or the other but must adjust in the proofing time.

Maureen Lim: Thanks sis for your clarification. I like the way you describe them haha!

Mary Absalon: Agree with you Katie. That's why I named my sourdough starter Hugo and my hermie as Fluffy.

Maureen Lim: Wow! Mary nice name!

Katie Foong: Maureen Lim thank you

Katie Foong: Mary Absalon Haha! Good names dear. My sourdough is named Kennie (I developed it, named after me), whereas Herman is Mennie (follow the Doners's name)! Like their names? I like yours too.

Maureen Lim from Facebook said...

Sis Katie, what is the different between herman starter & sourdough starter?

Katie Foong: A good question. Sourdough is more active whereas herman is gentle. I like to refer Sourdough as masculine & herman as feminine, gentle. For baking, can use one or the other but must adjust in the proofing time.

Maureen Lim: Thanks sis for your clarification. I like the way you describe them haha!

Mary Absalon: Agree with you Katie. That's why I named my sourdough starter Hugo and my hermie as Fluffy.

Maureen Lim: Wow! Mary nice name!

Katie Foong: Mary Absalon Haha! Good names dear. My sourdough is named Kennie (I developed it, named after me), whereas Herman is Mennie (follow the Doners's name)! Like their names? I like yours too.

Mary Absalon: Katie Thanks. I like the names for your starters! Fun names.