Sourdough steamed buns

My fussy little 5 year old likes a lot of variety, and she's been getting bored at lunch time.
So we thought we would give steamed buns a try, and so far, so good.

Sourdough Steamed buns

For the Dough

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole spelt flour
1 1/2 cups white spelt flour
2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
1/2 cup sourdough starter
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Combine all ingredients except the baking soda. Mix well, you may need to add a few drops of water if too dry.
Knead for a few minutes.

Cover and leave for several hours or longer to sour.

When your ready to make the buns, knead through the baking soda.
Split the dough into 8 small balls.

Filling

You can use whatever you want. This mixture was just what was in our garden and fridge at the time, but the possibilities are endless.

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 carrot, grated
1 cup cabbage, red and green finely diced
1/2 cup finely chopped spinach
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon 5 spice
1 Tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

Heat a small fry pan and add the coconut oil.
Add the onion, and fry gently for a few minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for a few minutes, stirring often.

Lets put it together

Grab your dough, roll each little ball, and flatten slightly.
Roll out on a gently dusted surface (or baking paper) to make a 10cm circle.

 Add 1 heaped tablespoon of filling to the middle, then take an edge of dough and fold over the filling mixture.
Select the next edge of dough a few centimeters along, and make a fold, continue all the way round your dumpling.
Twist the top to seal it.

Place your completed buns in a steamer lined with baking paper.

 And steam for 15 minutes.

And enjoy! My little monkeys did.