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Chicken Floss Buns
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Chicken Floss Buns

2 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • egg (large, about 60 g)Dairy1 piece
  • sugarPantry38 g
  • instant dry yeastPantry6 g
  • fresh milk (lukewarm)Dairy240 ml
  • bread flourGrains405 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • unsalted butter (softened)Dairy30 g
  • chicken meat (boiled and shredded)Meat400 g
  • oyster saucePantry15 ml
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • brown sugarPantry50 g
  • mayonnaise (kewpie style)Pantry230 g
  • condensed milkDairy60 ml

per serving

Nutrition

299kcal

Carbs
28 g
Proteins
11 g
Fat
16 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Baking tray
  • Oven
  • Pastry brush

step by step

Method

  1. Activate the yeast

    • Whisk the lukewarm milk with the sugar and instant dry yeast in a mixing bowl.
    • Let it stand until foamy.
    Step 1
  2. Make the dough

    • Add the egg, bread flour and salt, then mix into a shaggy dough.
    • Knead until the dough comes together.
    Step 2
  3. Knead in the butter

    • Add the softened butter and knead until the dough is smooth, elastic and passes the windowpane test.
    Step 3
  4. First rise

    • Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.
    Step 4
  5. Cook the chicken floss

    • Heat the shredded boiled chicken in a frying pan with the oyster sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar.
    • Cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed and the chicken is dry and fluffy.
    • Let it cool, then shred finely.
    Step 5
  6. Mix the creamy topping

    • Stir the mayonnaise and condensed milk together until smooth.
    Step 6
  7. Shape the buns

    • Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces of about 65 g.
    • Roll each piece into a smooth ball and place on a lined baking tray.
    • Cover and let them proof until puffy.
    Step 7
  8. Bake

    • Brush the buns lightly with the creamy topping.
    • Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C until the tops are golden brown.
    Step 8
  9. Finish the buns

    • Brush the warm buns with more of the creamy topping.
    • Spread mayonnaise over the tops and press on the chicken floss.
    • Serve warm or at room temperature.
    Step 9