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Hoppang filled with sweet red bean paste arranged in a woven tray

Hoppang (Korean Steamed Sweet Red Bean Buns)

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Soft, pillowy Korean steamed buns filled with lightly sweet red bean paste. This homemade hoppang recipe uses simple ingredients and a reliable steaming method for authentic texture at home.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Korean
Diet Low Fat
Keyword hoppang, korean red bean buns, korean steamed buns, korean street food, korean winter dessert, steamed bun recipe, sweet red bean buns
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
resting time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 378
Author Hyegyoung K. Ford

Equipment

  • steamer

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups (300 g) bao flour or 1:1 mix of all-purpose flour and cake flour
  • 1 tbsp (12 g) sugar
  • 1½ tsp (5 g) instant yeast
  • 1½ tsp (6 g) baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp (14 g) powdered milk
  • ⅔ cup (150 ml) lukewarm water or more if needed
  • 1 cup (240 g) sweet red bean paste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, baking powder, salt, and powdered milk. Add the water and mix until a dough forms.
  • Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 3–4 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each piece into a round, keeping the center slightly thicker than the edges.
  • Place about 2 tablespoons of sweet red bean paste in the center of each round. Pinch the seam tightly to seal.
  • Turn the bun seam-side down and gently roll to smooth the surface. Place each bun on a small square of parchment paper.
  • Arrange the buns in a steamer basket with space between them. Cover loosely and let proof until slightly puffed, about 30–40 minutes.
  • Bring water to a steady boil. Place the steamer over the boiling water and cover with a lid wrapped in a clean kitchen cloth.
  • Steam the buns over medium heat until fully cooked and fluffy, about 12–15 minutes. Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

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Notes

  • Do not overproof the buns; they should look puffy, not doubled.
  • A tall steamer basket prevents the buns from touching the lid and collapsing.
  • Wrap the lid with a cloth to prevent condensation from dripping onto the buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 4mg