Birthday Bun/ 寿桃‏

I have some left over lotus paste inside my fridge. Since CNY is coming, making 寿桃‏ is a good choice.

Adapted from 阿芳的3杯面粉

‏Ingredients: yields about 50g X 15 pcs
2 cups plain flour
1 cup low protein flour
1 tsp yeast
2 tsp baking powder
3 tbsp castor sugar (original 5 tbsp)
1 cup water
1 tbsp oil (original 2 tbsp)
Some lotus paste for filling
red colouring

Methods:
1. Mix all except oil into a dough. Add in the oil and continue knead till form a smooth dough.
2. Cover and rest for 10 minutes.
3. Transfer to working surface, divide into individual portions, shape into balls and rest for 5 minutes.


4. Wrap each ball with the filling. Shape the balls like 寿桃‏.


5. Rest for 15 minutes. Make a line in the middle with the side of a spoon.
6. Dissolve the red colouring with some water. Dip the toothbrush in the red colouring. Sprinkle on 寿桃‏ by brushing on the strainer. 
7. Bring the water to boiled. Steam at medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Off the heat, rest inside the steamer for 1 minute before open the lid.