Golden lava bun skin

200g plain flour

30g Sugar

6g yeast

2g baking powder

100ml water

Method:

• In a large mixing bowl add yeast, sugar, and baking powder with water and stir until all the powder has dissolved.
• Add in flour and combine until it becomes dough.
• Cover with a wet towel and let the mix rest for 40mins.
• Knead the dough again and allow the mixture to rest for another 40 minutes.
• It is then ready to use.

Golden lava bun filling

Part 1.

240g salty duck egg yoke

120g melted butter

165g caster sugar

150g fresh cream

120g evaporated milk

Part 2.

15g caster sugar

60g plain flour 60g

Method:

• Using a steam basket over a wok, steam the duck egg yokes for 30 minutes
• Place egg yolks in a blender with the melted butter, caster sugar, fresh cream and evaporated milk from part 1. Blend until smooth.
• Remove the egg yolk mixture from the blender and then add in the remaining caster sugar and plain flower, mixing well.
• Roll approximately 15g of mixture into a ball shape and set aside until they are ready to be placed in the bun.

To make the Golden Lava Bun

• Cut 30g of the skin dough into small ball shape.
• Press the dough ball by hand, making it flat and round in shape.
• Scoop 25g of dumpling filling and place it in the center of the wrapper.
• Hold the Bao with one hand and start sealing the edges with the other hand.
• And place the Bao into a bamboo steamer, placing the lid back on.
• Fill a wok with hot water and place it on the stove.
• When the water has boiled place the steam basket on top of the wok.
• Cook the Bao for 8 minutes.
• Remove the steamer and serve.