| High-gluten flour 250g | Milk 160g |
| Red dates 60g | Yeast 3g |
| Egg 1 | Corn oil 15g |
Step 1
Cut the red dates, remove the pit, and chop them into small pieces. You can use a food processor to chop them more easily if they are peeled and pitted.(div class="stepcont clearfix">
Step 2
Add some milk into the food processor along with the red dates to make a date paste, which will be used later in the dough.
Step 3
For the dough, combine yeast, egg, corn oil, and the remaining milk. Stir well before adding flour.
Step 4
The dough should have some moisture. Use a silicone spatula to mix until there is no dry flour left in the bowl. Cover and let it ferment until double in size.
Step 5
After fermentation, the dough will still have some moisture and be sticky. Sprinkle some flour on a work surface before kneading to release the air.
Step 6
Divide the dough into six equal parts, knead each part until smooth.
Step 7
Place the dough in a cake mold or a large bowl lined with parchment paper. Let it ferment until 1.5 times its original size.
Step 8
Cover the fermented red date dough with plastic wrap and steam over boiling water.
Step 9
Steam for 35 minutes, then let it simmer for another 3 minutes before uncovering.
Step 10
Steaming is a magical cooking method that results in a delicate and dense texture, which is more suitable for the Chinese palate compared to baking. Enjoy your red date steamed bread!
