How to make steamed buns in different ways: a collection of popular tips and ideas from across the internet
In the past 10 days, discussions on "how to knead steamed buns" have soared on social media and food platforms, with many netizens sharing their own creative works and practical tips. This article will combine hot topics on the Internet to compile a detailed guide for making steamed buns.
1. An inventory of recent popular steamed bun patterns topics

| Topic keywords | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| Cartoon style steamed buns | 9.2/10 | Douyin, Xiaohongshu |
| Chinese traditional steamed buns | 8.7/10 | Weibo, Bilibili |
| Healthy multigrain steamed buns | 8.5/10 | Go to the kitchen, Zhihu |
| Holiday themed steamed buns | 8.3/10 | WeChat public account |
2. Preparation of basic tools
According to popular tutorial recommendations, you need to prepare the following tools to make patterned steamed buns:
| Tool name | Instructions for use | Frequency of use |
|---|---|---|
| silicone pad | Anti-stick operating table | ★★★★★ |
| Styling scissors | Trim details | ★★★★☆ |
| food coloring | Color styling | ★★★☆☆ |
| Tweezers | Fine operation | ★★★☆☆ |
3. Steps to make 5 popular patterns
1. Rose steamed buns
① Roll the dough into a round piece and cut into 6 equal parts
② After stacking, use chopsticks to make an indent in the middle.
③ Roll up from one end and cut in half
2. Little Rabbit Steamed Buns
① Roll the main body into an oval shape
② Use scissors to cut out the ear shape
③ Decorate the eyes with black sesame seeds
3. Pumpkin shaped steamed buns
① Knead the orange dough into a round shape and press it into texture
② Add green dough base on top
③ Poke the pumpkin texture with toothpicks
4. Koi steamed buns
① Red dough to shape the body curve of the fish
② Use scissors to create the fishtail texture
③ Black beans decorate eyes
5. Christmas tree buns
① Shape the green dough into a cone shape
② Use scissors to cut out layers
③ Colored dough for decoration
4. Voting ranking of netizens’ creative works
| Type of work | creativity index | Production difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Twelve zodiac series | 9.5/10 | Advanced |
| Animation character reproduction | 9.3/10 | Advanced |
| Fruit styling combination | 8.8/10 | Intermediate |
| geometric art shapes | 8.6/10 | Intermediate |
5. Tips for success
1. The dough should be kneaded to the "three-light" state (hand light, basin light, surface light)
2. The best fermentation temperature is 30-35℃
3. After styling, you need to wake up for 15 minutes.
4. Be careful to prevent water vapor from dripping when steaming
The most popular creation recently came from Xiaohongshu user @foodartist, whose "Forbidden City Eaves Steamed Bun" received more than 100,000 likes. The Douyin topic #鍟头肖法Challenge# has been viewed 230 million times, which shows the public’s enthusiasm for innovation in traditional pasta.
Mastering these tricks can not only make the family dinner table more interesting, but also a good activity for parent-child interaction. It is recommended that beginners start with simple flower shapes and gradually challenge complex works.
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