When my friend. Lena wanted to make pau, i suggested that she try out this Tien Tsin Pau recipe. She liked the pau skin alot and has been suggesting to friends to try it.
Hi LIly, thanks for the recipe. I made it and it taste pretty good, however, overnight, it was a bit dry. I substituted veg oil 1 for 1 for shortening, was that not enough? thanks for your help and the recipe!
Love this wonderful recipe of yours. It came out perfect. I wonder if I can make 'man tou' from this recipe? How much additional sugar or flour do I need to put? Please advise and thanks for your help.
I have tried the super soft pau recipe, but the dough comes out very sticky. i've removed 4 tablespoon of water from the 240 ml needed. the dough is still very sticky. i've added 4-5 tbsp of flour to be able to form the paus. can you please tell me what i've done wrong? i've made the dough with a kenwood chef. the paus is good and soft, but the shape of the pau comes out flat when cooked. i've also tried the tien tsi pau, when cooked the dough of the pau is a bit dry in mouth. can you please tell me how to avoid this. thank you very much. hope to obtain a reply from you.
sticky dough and pau turning flat, both are signs that there is too much liquid. Your pau flour must be very new and if you are in the tropics, humidity adds moisture to flour. Try and use less water and then continue to add it in slowly.
if pau is dry, try adding in more oil or shortening.
Hi Lily, am looking for soft and fluffy bao recipe for quite sometimes. Would like to give yours a try but I do not have breadmachine. Can I just use my Kenwood mixer and how long should it be kneaded? After that do I need to proof it ?
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Hi Lily, beautiful paus. May I ask how you pleated the elongated pau?
maricel
please click for recipe and you will find there are 4 links on how to pleat paus.
Hi LIly, thanks for the recipe. I made it and it taste pretty good, however, overnight, it was a bit dry. I substituted veg oil 1 for 1 for shortening, was that not enough? thanks for your help and the recipe!
Hey Lily,
Love this wonderful recipe of yours. It came out perfect. I wonder if I can make 'man tou' from this recipe? How much additional sugar or flour do I need to put? Please advise and thanks for your help.
shirley,
i am glad you liked this supersoft pau, it is my favorite too.
yes, you can use this dough and make mantou and you do not have to change or add any other ingredients. Shape as you like.
Hello Lily,
I have tried the super soft pau recipe, but the dough comes out very sticky. i've removed 4 tablespoon of water from the 240 ml needed. the dough is still very sticky. i've added 4-5 tbsp of flour to be able to form the paus. can you please tell me what i've done wrong? i've made the dough with a kenwood chef. the paus is good and soft, but the shape of the pau comes out flat when cooked. i've also tried the tien tsi pau, when cooked the dough of the pau is a bit dry in mouth. can you please tell me how to avoid this. thank you very much. hope to obtain a reply from you.
anonymous
sticky dough and pau turning flat, both are signs that there is too much liquid. Your pau flour must be very new and if you are in the tropics, humidity adds moisture to flour. Try and use less water and then continue to add it in slowly.
if pau is dry, try adding in more oil or shortening.
Dear Lily,
I would like to know if it is possible to make the dough of the super soft pau 1 day in advance?
anonymous
yes, put the risen dough in an oiled ziploc bag and put in the fridge. Let it come back to room-temp before filling and shaping
Hi Lily,
Btw, where i can buy papers for steamed buns in Hong Kong (please provide me shops' name and addresses. Thank you so much.
Hana.
hana
i don't know where to buy papers for steamed buns in hong kong, sorry. i use parchment paper and cut to the size to fit the steam buns.
Hi Lily, am looking for soft and fluffy bao recipe for quite sometimes. Would like to give yours a try but I do not have breadmachine. Can I just use my Kenwood mixer and how long should it be kneaded? After that do I need to proof it ?
berry berry
of course you can. knead until it is smooth and pliable, cover with cling wrap and allow it to proof before shaping
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