How to make red bean paste buns at home:

Step 1: Put the yeast powder into a bowl, pour in an appropriate amount of water, stir evenly and let it sit for 10 minutes. The temperature of the water Be sure not to exceed 40 degrees, otherwise it will affect the fermentation of the dough. Step 2: Mix the flour, sugar and milk powder evenly in advance, then slowly pour the yeast water into the flour, stirring with chopsticks while pouring, until there is no excess dry flour in the basin. Finally, knead into a smooth dough. Step 3: Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place to rise for 40 minutes. Step 4: The dough is ready to ferment until doubled in size. Step 5: Take the dough out of the basin and knead it until the surface is smooth. Usually the fermented dough is a little sticky, which is normal. When kneading, just put some dry flour on your hands and the board. Step 6: Divide the dough into small portions of even size. Step 7: Take a small amount and flatten it. Then put an appropriate amount of bean paste filling in the middle. Step 8: Wrap the bean paste, then seal it with the seam facing down, and roll it into a round shape, as shown in the picture, a bean paste bun is ready. Step 9: Pour cold water into the pot, put the wrapped bean paste buns into the pot and let them rise for 20 minutes. Then turn on high heat, bring the water to a boil, then turn to medium-low heat and steam for 15 minutes. After steaming, simmer for 5 minutes before uncovering and eating.