Lemon & Lychee Steamed Buns
Ingredients
DOUGH
1 cup self raising flour
1/2 tsp salt
3 T milk
3 T water + extra water
2 T oil
FILLING
2 large lemons
85g butter
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs - beaten lightly
Chopped lychee (tinned or fresh)
Method
MAKE THE DOUGH
Put the flour in a mixing bowl and add the sugar and salt. Add milk and oil and then mix, adding the water gradually until a soft dough forms (you may need slightly less or more water). Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, cover with a damp cloth and then let it rest for 10 minutes. Prepare your filling and steamer.
MAKE THE FILLING
In a saucepan, put the juice and zest from both lemons, sugar, butter and beaten eggs. Stir over a low heat until it begins to simmer and then thicken.
MAKE THE BUNS
Divide the dough into 10-12 pieces and taking one piece at a time, flatten to a 6cm circle. Put one teaspoon of filling in the middle and then bring the edges up to close around the filling, ending with a twist to seal the bun. Set aside.
TO COOK: Place the buns on non-stick paper in a steamer, allowing enough room for each to expand. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes. These can be eaten immediately or stored and re-heated.
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