Description
Soft, fluffy steamed buns filled with creamy custard and decorated as cute Hello Kitty faces with bows.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 1 cup custard filling (egg yolks, sugar, milk, and cornstarch cooked until thick)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Red and black food coloring for face and bow details
- Small fondant pieces or colored dough for bows
Instructions
- Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and milk into a smooth dough; knead until soft. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Divide into 6 pieces, flatten each, and fill with custard. Seal and shape into round buns.
- Add small dough balls for ears and decorate with red bows made from fondant or colored dough.
- Use food-safe brush or edible gel to paint eyes, whiskers, and noses.
- Steam buns over medium heat for 12–15 minutes until fluffy.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Ensure the custard filling is thick enough to prevent leaking.
- Use a steamer basket lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Experiment with different colors for bows and facial features.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg