Moist and Rich Ma Lai Gao Steamed Bread

Ma Lai Gao is a popular traditional Chinese dessert that originated from Guangdong province. It is known for its soft and fluffy texture, rich flavor, and beautiful caramelized top.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Moist and Rich Ma Lai Gao Steamed Bread

Cooking Method: Steaming Cuisine: Chinese Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Cake flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 3 Eggs
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Red food coloring (optional)
• 0.5 cup White sugar (for caramel)
• 0.25 cup Water (for caramel)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, sift the cake flour and baking powder together. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, mixing well after each addition.
4. Slowly fold in the sifted flour mixture until just combined.
5. If desired, add red food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
6. In a separate heatproof bowl, combine the white sugar and water. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture turns into a caramel syrup.
7. Pour the caramel syrup into the bottom of a greased steaming dish.
8. Carefully pour the batter over the caramel syrup.
9. Steam the bread over high heat for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
11. Gently run a knife around the edges of the dish and invert the steamed bread onto a serving plate.
12. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.