What is the reason for the smell of steamed buns? What can I add to remove the smell of steamed buns?

As we all know, steamed buns are a common type of pasta. They have a variety of flavors, including brown sugar steamed buns, corn steamed buns, pumpkin steamed buns, etc. They are fragrant and soft and are loved by people. Some people make steamed buns at home, but the steamed buns they make have a smell. So why do the steamed buns you make have a smell? Let's take a closer look!

Why do the steamed buns I make have a smell?

If you taste the steamed buns carefully, you will find some flavors other than flour. For example, the old steamed buns will have a light alkaline taste, and the yeast steamed buns will have a yeast taste. If you have a sensitive taste, you will find the taste stronger.

Old-style steamed buns are made with old yeast and yeast. Old yeast takes a long time to ferment, and the fermented dough will have a strong sour taste. This sour taste can only be neutralized by adding alkaline water. If you just add some sugar or milk powder to change the taste of the steamed buns, it will not work and the sour taste will still exist.

Yeast dough is used to make steamed bread, and the fermentation process is short. It does not produce the strong sour smell of old dough, but if you smell it carefully, you can still smell the yeast. However, yeast dough does not need to be added with alkaline water to neutralize the sour taste, but you can add some sugar, milk, milk powder, dried fruits, red beans, cocoa powder, etc. to change the taste of the steamed bread.

What can I add to remove the smell of steamed buns?

Added sugar

Adding sugar can improve the taste of steamed buns. It can be white sugar or brown sugar. I recommend using old brown sugar. Brown sugar has many benefits for female friends. The steamed buns are sweet and delicious. The brown sugar flavor is very strong and can cover up the taste of yeast. Therefore, brown sugar steamed buns are my favorite steamed buns.

Add milk or milk powder

Add milk or milk powder to improve the taste of steamed buns. Use milk to knead the dough, or directly add some milk powder and flour to make dough. The steamed buns will have a strong milk flavor. The soft and delicious milk-flavored steamed buns are children's favorite.

Add dried fruit

Adding dried fruits can improve the taste of steamed buns. Dried cranberries, raisins, and chopped red dates can be kneaded into the fermented dough. These dried fruits will also improve the taste of the steamed buns. In addition to dried fruits, some sugar should also be added when kneading the dough. Only then will the steamed buns be sweet, soft, and have a rich taste.

Add red beans

You can also add red beans. The red beans must be cooked with sugar and then rolled into the dough.

Add cocoa powder

Cocoa powder is more suitable for making flower rolls, with one layer of white and one layer of black, which not only looks good in color but also improves the taste.

Homemade steamed buns

1. Make the dough. Open a bag of yeast powder and dissolve it in warm water. Do not use hot water, as it will kill the active bacteria inside. Then add the warm water to knead the dough.

If there is too much flour, add some warm water. If there is too much water, add more flour. Keep stirring and kneading until it becomes a large, smooth dough with the right hardness.

2. Put the dough in a bowl (I saw my mother used a large porcelain bowl). Cover the bowl with a lid. If there is no lid, seal it with plastic wrap. Place it in a warm place for four to five hours.

If you pick up a piece and see that the dough is puffy and has many holes, it means that it has risen well.

3. Start kneading the dough.

Put some flour on the board, pour the fermented dough on the board, and start kneading the dough. Knead it back and forth several times. At this time, you can let your husband knead it, because your husband has strong hands, and the dough kneaded evenly and deliciously.

4. After kneading, divide the dough into small pieces. Knead them into bun shapes. Place them on a panel and cover with a damp cloth to let them rest for a while.

5. Fill a large steamer with half water, place the steamed buns on wet gauze, cover with a lid, and start steaming.

Remember: Buddhas fight for a burner of incense, and steamed buns fight for a breath of air. After turning on the fire, keep steaming for 20 minutes, high heat, and never open the lid to check in the middle.

After turning off the fire, wait slowly and patiently, then open the lid of the pot and you can eat the new steamed buns!