BASIC SWEET BUN DOUGH

A :

• 400g high protein flour,sifted
• 100g low protein flour,sifted
• 1tsp bread improver
• 10g milk powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1tbsp instant yeast
• 100g castor sugar
• 1 egg
• 220ml water

B:

• 75g butter

1. Mix all the ingredients A into a smooth dough.
2. Add B & continue to knead with hands until gluten has developed & it can be stretched into a very thin layer.
3. Leave to rise(pic 1) until it doubles in bulk(pic 2) for 3 hrs or more.
4. Punch down & knead again until smooth.
5. Divide dough into desired portions & shape into balls(pic 3).Rest for 15 mins.Different filling may be used.

CHICKEN CURRY BUNS

~ 1 portion of Basic Sweet Bun dough

FILLING

• 2 tbsps oil

A :

• 2 tbsps curry powder, mixed with 3 tbsps water
• 1 big onion, chopped
• 1 sprig curry leaves

B :

• 200g chicken meat,cut into small cubes (chicken fillet)
• 2 boiled potatoes, peeled & cut into small cubes
• 1 tsp chicken stock granules
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsps water
  

GLAZING

• 1 egg lightly beaten

DECORATION

• 18 pieces of pandan leaf, cut into 1cm x 10cm

1. FILLING : Heat up oil, saute A until fragant. Add B, stir well & cook until dry. Taste. Dish up & leave to cool. Put aside.
2. Divide dough into 50g pieces & roll each piece into thin sheet. Wrap up 2 tbsps filling & shape into buns. Tie with pandan leaf. Arrange onto a baking tray.
3. Leave to rise fir 15 mins.
4. Glaze with beaten egg & bake in a pre-heated oven for 12-15 mins.