Dai Sau Birthday Longevity Buns / Shoutao

Dai Sau Birthday Longevity Buns / Shoutao

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Shaped like a peach and filled with lotus paste, Shoutau signifies long life, a symbol borrowed from the legend of the goddess Wang Mu, who threw grand heavenly parties in her peach garden.

  • Sub Category Name
    Food
    Desserts
    Sweets
  • Recipe Source Name
    Tea Inspired Festivities
  • Festivities Name
    Momentous Family Celebrations

Ingredients

  • 170g pau (low-protein) flour / waterlily flour / Hong Kong flour
  • 20g wheat flour
  • 1 tsp double action baking powder
  • 60g icing sugar
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 100ml water (may be slightly more if dough is too dry)
  • 20g shortening
  • Pink colouring
  • 225g lotus or red bean paste

Methods and Directions

  • In a bowl, combine pau- and wheat- flours, baking powder, icing sugar, yeast and water.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the shortening and knead the dough well, until it is smooth, soft and well integrated.
  • Shape it into a ball and let it proof for 1 hour, until it has risen.
  • Divide the lotus or red bean paste into 9 equal portions (about 25g each) and roll into balls.
  • Divide the skin dough into 9 equal portions (about 30g each), roll into balls and flatten into discs.
  • Place a piece of filling in each disc of dough skin, and wrap up neatly.
  • Shape it into a teardrop, and use the edge of a spoon to make a curved line in the middle to look like a peach.
  • Brush some pink colouring over the buns. Place each on a piece of greaseproof paper and leave it aside for 30 minutes to proof.
  • Steam it over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
  • After, turn off the flame and allow to sit in the covered steamer for a further 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

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