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Vegan Oatmeal Steamed Buns

Healthy Vegan Oatmeal Steamed Buns

All Purpose Veggies
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 14 buns
Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Bread Dough

Steamed Bun Filling

Instructions
 

  • Mix 1 cup of oats with 1 cup of water. Heat the mixture for a total of 120 seconds in the microwave, stirring it halfway mark (after 60 seconds) to prevent splattering. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix all the dry ingredients (bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, baking powder) in the bowl of the stand mixer.
  • Mix in the warm oatmeal mixture and ⅓ water.
  • Start to knead the dough at a low setting (speed 2) for about a minute, until all the ingredients are mostly combined.
  • Add the olive oil next, and continue to knead for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the dough pulls away from the bowl and forms a smooth, supple ball.
  • Note: Additional 1-2 Tablespoons of almond milk (or additional bread flour) may be necessary depending on the protein content of the flour, as well as the humidity and temperature of the kitchen.
  • Remove the finished dough from the mixer bowl and place in a lightly greased bowl.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled, about 60-90 minutes***
  • When the dough is ready, punch down the dough then remove from bowl. Place on a generously floured surface and divide into 12 equal sized pieces.
  • Wrap the dough pieces around the prepared filling, and place them on a piece of parchment square, or a sheet of steamer paper.
  • Cover and let rise for 20-30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, boil water and prepare the steamer
  • Transfer the buns to the steaming pan and steam the buns for 15 minutes
  • Enjoy!
  • Note: You can store these steamed buns, well wrapped, at room temperature for up to 1 day. For longer storage, you can place them in a plastic freezer bag or airtight container and freeze up to 3 months, then defrost them at room temperature or steam them again for just 10 minutes to enjoy them just like fresh.

Notes

*Weigh your flour for the best results. 1 cup of bread flour = 120 grams / 4.23 oz
**You can also use regular granulated white sugar, raw cane sugar, or coconut sugar in this recipe, but for yeasted breads, I would not recommend using sugar-free substitutes such as monk fruit sweetener or stevia powder since they can cause the bread to not rise properly. 
****It's best if the bowl is put in a warm place, for example, inside an oven that's been preheated for just a quick 10 seconds and spritzed with some water. Or, inside a microwave with a cup filled with hot water.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 116mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mgZinc: 1mg***Net Carbs: 46g
Keyword bread, steamed, yeasted
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