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thanks yet again, Lee
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> Stormmee wrote:
>> and since i am barely able to operate the email program anything
>> complicated is frusterating. what makes me mad is i had a file of things
>> we had tried and wanted to eat again along with things yet to try, i
>> guess the steamed dumplings is where i want to start, i am thinking this
>> weekend i will have a go at the congee, managed to get those again, and i
>> thought steamed dumplings would be nice, the kind i want is the kind
>> where you make the dough and steam them not the kind with the thin
>> wrappers, thanks, Lee
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>>> Stormmee wrote:
>>>> i didn't want to post much until i caught up reading and collecting
>>>> what recipes i could, we have had major computer issues and as a result
>>>> i lost all of my recipes... so if i ask for the same thing again like
>>>> say steamed dumplings that you make i apologize in advance, and i am
>>>> glad to be back.
>
> Here's the basic yeast dough for the Andrea Nguyen steamed filled buns
> from the LA Times. If its the wrong recipe, just give me a hint, and I'll
> try to find it:
>
> Recipe: Basic yeast dough (Famian)
>
> Total time: 50 minutes
>
> Servings: Makes enough for 32 small or 16 medium buns
>
> Note: All-purpose flour with a moderate amount of gluten, such as widely
> available Gold Medal, works best to yield tender, yet slightly chewy
> dough. Unbleached flour produces terrific flavor, but bleached flour
> imparts a brighter finish that some Asian cooks like.
>
> 1 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
>
> 3/4 cup lukewarm water
>
> 2 tablespoons canola oil
>
> 2 tablespoons sugar
>
> 2 teaspoons baking powder
>
> Scant 3 cups (12 1/2 ounces) flour
>
> 1. Put the yeast in a small bowl, add the water and set aside for 1 minute
> to soften. Whisk in the oil to blend and dissolve the yeast. Set aside.
>
> 2. To make the dough in a food processor: Combine the sugar, baking powder
> and flour in the bowl of the food processor. Pulse two or three times to
> combine. With the motor on, pour the yeast mixture through the feed tube
> in a steady stream and allow the machine to continue running until the
> dough starts coming together into a ball, about 20 seconds. (If this
> doesn't happen, add lukewarm water by the teaspoon.) Let the machine
> continue for 45 to 60 seconds to knead most of the dough into a large ball
> that cleans the sides of the bowl; expect some dangling bits. Press on the
> finished dough; it should feel medium-soft and tacky but should not stick
> to your finger.
>
> 3. Alternatively, to make the dough by hand: Combine the sugar, baking
> powder and flour in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in
> the yeast mixture. Slowly stir with a wooden spoon, moving from the center
> toward the rim, to work in all the flour. (Add lukewarm water by the
> teaspoon if this doesn't happen with relative ease.) Keep stirring as a
> ragged, soft mass forms. Then use your fingers to gather and pat the dough
> together into a ball. Transfer to a work surface and knead for about 5
> minutes, until smooth, fingertip-soft and slightly elastic. (You shouldn't
> need any additional flour on the work surface if the dough was properly
> made. Keep kneading, and after the first minute or two, the dough
> shouldn't stick to your fingers. If it does, work in a sprinkling of
> flour.) Press your finger into the dough; the dough should spring back,
> with a faint indentation remaining.
>
> 4. Lightly oil a clean bowl and add the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and
> put in a warm, draft-free place to rise until nearly doubled, 30 to 45
> minutes (timing will vary depending on the temperature of the room). The
> dough is now ready to use.
>
> 5. If not using immediately, cover and refrigerate the dough until needed.
>
> Each of 16 servings: 104 calories; 2 grams protein; 19 grams
> carbohydrates; 1 gram fiber; 2 grams fat; 0 saturated fat; 0 cholesterol;
> 62 mg. sodium.
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