Tofu Bao Buns

For the bao buns :

In a small bowl, mix the yeast, the maple syrup and water. Let rest for about 5–10 minutes or until the mixture devienne mousseux.

In a other bowl, mix the flour, the baking powder and the salt. Make a puits in the mixture dry and Add celui liquid. Mix with a spatule bois until the dough commence to se former. Knead on a plan travail floured about 3 to 5 minutes or until the dough is souple. Shape in boule and place in a bowl oiled recouvert a linge to vaissaltle propre and humide. Let rest in a endroit warm for 2 hours, or in the oven with ampoule lit.

Cut the tofu block into 4 sticks equal on the long, place in a dish airtight with the ingredients to marinade and let marinate on the counter about 20 minutes and refrigerate to the besoin in attendant que the pains are ready.

When the dough a doubled volume, place on a plan travail lightly floured. Diviser the dough in 12 parts equal. Former boules with the paume the main. At aide a roll(s) to pastry, the abaisser in disques forme ovale 15 cm length. At aide a brush, brush the surface a little oil.

Rabattre the pasta on elles-same for former demi-lunes. The place chacune on a small piece parchment paper and distribute on a plaque. Cover with the same linge propre and humide. Let rest 30 minutes to the temperature ambiante or still in the oven with ampoule.

Prepare the ingredients for the garniture.

In a passoire in metal (or a panier in bambou) recouverte parchment paper, qu'on place to the-dessus a saucepan with a bottom boiling water, place a few pains to the time. Do not overcrowd the panier for avoid que the pains collent between eux. Cover and cook to the steam about 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer on the linge, cover and set aside., then repeat experience with the other pains.

Cook the drained tofu in a non-stick skillet oiled over medium-low heat until the pieces are golden. Add the marinade and coat well. Set aside.

Garnish the pains Bao and serve.

Serve with the lime (optional) and with the soy sauce or with vos sauces preferred (mayo spicy, to the sesame or to the lime, or hoisin sauce) !