Steamed Jackfruit Buns

Name: Steamed Jackfruit Buns
Ingredients: Dough:; 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm water (110°F - 115°F); 5 tablespoons plus 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar, divided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornstarch; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 cup canola oil; Filling:; 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot; 1 (15-oz) can jackfruit in brine, drained; 2 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce; Garnish: black and white sesame seeds

17 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

Dough:
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110°F - 115°F)
5 tablespoons plus 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup canola oil
Filling:
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
1 (15-oz) can jackfruit in brine, drained
2 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
Garnish: black and white sesame seeds

Directions

1

Combine yeast, water, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a hook attachment. Let yeast bloom until slightly foamy, about 5 minutes. Combine flour, cornstarch, remaining 5 tablespoons sugar, and baking powder, stirring with a whisk. Add to the yeast mixture with the oil and stir with the dough hook on low until all ingredients are fully incorporated, about 3 minutes. Knead gently on a clean work surface until smooth, about 5 turns. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray and cover with a damp cloth; let sit in a warm place (about 90°F) until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
2

Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high. Add shallot and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 1 minute. Add drained jackfruit and cook until beginning to crisp, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add hoisin sauce, sugar, soy sauce, remaining 11/2 teaspoons sesame oil, and sriracha; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a simmer, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
3

Cut a large piece of parchment into 10 (4x4-inch) squares; set aside. Bring 1 inch of water in your steamer basket to a boil.
4

Roll dough into a long log and cut into 10 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a 4 1/2-inch circle, making sure it is thinner around the edges and thicker in the middle. Add 11/2 tablespoons filling and enclose like a coin purse (4 corners, then remaining 4 corners).
5

Place each bun on a prepared parchment square and place in the steamer; steam over high until dough is puffed and spongy, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.