Combining the light, airy texture of steamed buns with the hearty, spiced tastes of classic Christmas pudding, these Christmas Pudding Bao Buns are the perfect seasonal treat for any celebration. Fill each bun with a buttery, warm mixture of dried fruits, citrus zest, and spices, and then top with cream and berries. This aesthetically pleasing, decadent dessert is simple to make.
Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, yeast, salt, and warm milk. Knead it well until smooth, then cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
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Make Filling
Throw in some mixed dried fruit, orange zest, crumbled Christmas pudding, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter. Mix everything to form a filling that is rich and spicy.
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Shape Bao
Make little balls of dough, roll each one flat, and then spoon the filling into the middle. Form them into firmly round buns.
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Steam Buns and Serve
In a steamer, arrange the buns on squares of parchment paper. To make it fluffy and fully cooked, steam it over boiling water. If you want the texture to be perfect, serve it right away and top it with custard or cream.