Milk-flavored quinoa mini buns

Soft, sweet, and packed with a rich milky aroma!!!

Senny

Lately, I’ve been obsessed with Chinese-style steamed buns, especially mini ones that are perfect for breakfast or snacks. One day, while staring at quinoa in the supermarket, I wondered: “What if I add this to steamed buns?” So I tried it—and the result was amazing! These buns are fluffy, slightly sweet, with a delightful chewiness from the quinoa. Even my kids couldn’t stop eating them! If you love soft, mildly sweet treats, this recipe is a must-try—easy and foolproof!

🔍 Ingredient Breakdown

The key ingredients are simple: self-rising flour (no yeast needed!), quinoa (for protein, fiber, and texture), sugar (for sweetness and fermentation), and warm milk (for softness and richness). Cook the quinoa beforehand to ensure it stays tender after steaming. The milk should be warm but not hot to avoid killing the dough’s rise. This recipe is low in sugar and family-friendly.

🍽️Serving Suggestions

Enjoy them fresh out of the steamer! Pair with jam, condensed milk, or honey for extra flavor. Leftovers can be frozen and reheated (steam for 5 mins). They’re great as baby food, breakfast with milk/soy milk, or even savory with pork floss or cheese.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

First, it’s incredibly easy—no advanced kneading or long proofing (though resting improves fluffiness). Second, quinoa adds nutrition and fun texture. Best of all, the milky sweetness makes these buns addictive! Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or picnics, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. If you love healthy twists on classics, save this one!

🥗RECIPE🥗

🥬Ingredients list

200g self-rising flour
50g cooked quinoa
20g white sugar
100ml warm milk (~40°C)

👩🍳DIRECTIONS

Prep quinoa: Cook quinoa, drain, and cool.
Mix: Combine flour, quinoa, and sugar in a bowl. Gradually add warm milk, stirring.
Knead: Form a smooth dough (~5 mins). Adjust with milk/flour if needed.
Shape: Roll dough into a log, cut into 15 pieces, or shape into balls.
Rest (optional): Cover and let rise 20-30 mins.
Steam: Steam over boiling water for 15 mins. Turn off heat, wait 2 mins before opening lid.
Serve: Enjoy warm!