Yutangza(Steamed Cilantro Buns)

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YUTANGZA (STEAMED CILANTRO BUNS)

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Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Russian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pk Yeast, dry
2 ts Sugar
1/2 c -- Water, lukewarm
1/2 c Milk
1/2 ts Salt
8 tb Butter, sweet
3 c Flour, unbleached
1 c Cilantro, fresh -- finely chop

Approx. Cook
Time: 2:30 In a large bowl, combine the yeast, sugar,
and water and let proof. Stir in the milk, salt, and
two tablespoons of the butter and mix well with a
wooden spoon. Stir in three cups of the flour, one cup
at a time, stirring well after each addition. Transfer
the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth
and elastic, about eight minutes, adding enough of the
remaining flour to prevent sticking. Shape the dough
into a ball. Place in a buttered bowl and turn to
coat. Cover with a tea towel and let rise in a warm,
draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2
hours. Punch the dough down and knead briefly. Divide
into sixteen parts and shape each into a ball. On a
floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll out
one ball to a round about 1/16" thick. Brush
generously with melted butter and sprinkle all over
with cilantro. Fold in the edges of the round so they
meet in the center and roll into a smooth bun between
the palms of your hands. Repeat with the remaining
balls of dough. Place the buns on a buttered baking
sheet, brush lightly with melted butter, and let them
rise, covered, for about 20 minutes. In a bamboo or
metal steamer set over simmering water, steam as many
buns as will fit without touching, partially covered,
until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Steam the rest
of the buns. Serve slightly warm.

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