Steps

1. In a pot, combine 70g Black Sugar and 2 tbsp Water. Heat over medium heat until the black sugar dissolves. Remove from heat just before boiling and let cool.
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2. Divide 200g Smooth Red Bean Paste into 10 equal portions of about 20g each and roll them into balls. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent drying.
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3. In a separate bowl, combine 3g Baking Soda and 1 tsp Water and mix well.
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4. Add the cooled black sugar syrup to a bowl and mix in the baking soda solution.
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5. Sift in 120g Cake Flour and mix until combined.
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6. Lightly flour a cutting board, transfer the dough onto it, and spread it out.
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7. Divide the flattened dough into 10 equal portions.
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8. Line a tray with plastic wrap and lightly dust with flour.
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9. Take one portion of the dough, roll it into a ball with your hands, then flatten it using the base of your palm.
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10. Place a red bean paste ball in the center of the flattened dough. Pinch the edges of the dough together to enclose the red bean paste completely.
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11. Once sealed, place each bun on a 10cm square piece of parchment paper, shape them into neat rounds. Repeat for all 10 buns.
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12. Pour about 1cm of Water into the bottom of a frying pan and bring to a boil.
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13. Once boiling, turn off the heat. Place a steamer rack over the pan and arrange the black sugar buns on it.
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14. Steam over low heat for 10 minutes.
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15. After 10 minutes, turn off the heat and open the lid. Once they are puffed up, the black sugar steamed buns are ready.
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