Character Pao is well-known for its adorable shapes and eye-catching designs. Its soft and fluffy texture makes it a favorite among children, while its unique appearance makes it perfect for business ideas such as hampers, snack boxes, or even café menu items. This time, Elmer Chocolate shares a practical recipe to create delicious, beautiful Character Pao that can be mastered by everyone, from beginners to professional bakers.

CHARACTER PAO

Ingredient A

1000 g Medium-Protein Wheat Flour

    10 g Instant Yeast

      4 g Bakerline Maxi Zymtech

      5 g Salt

  220 g Sugar

    10 g Baking Powder

Ingredient B

300 g Cold Water

Ingredient C

200 g Pamin Shortening

Ingredient D

30 g Elmer Dip Glaze Dark

Instructions: 

1. Combine all dry ingredients (Ingredient A) and mix for about 1 minute. Add cold water (Ingredient B).

2. Mix at low speed for ± 1 minute, then add shortening (Ingredient C) and continue mixing at high speed until 90% gluten development.

3. Take a portion of the dough, add Elmer Dip Glaze and food coloring, and mix until fully developed. Rest for about 10 minutes, covering with plastic wrap.

4. Divide and weigh the dough into 25 g portions. Shape each into a ball and fill with cream cheese or Elmer Filling Paste Dark Tropical.

5. Shape into your desired character designs. Arrange on a baking tray and let proof until doubled in size.

6. Steam the pao over medium heat for 12 minutes, then carefully remove from the steamer.

7. Serve warm.

Character Pao isn’t just a cute treat for kids, it can also be a highly profitable business opportunity. For consistently soft, perfectly risen, bakery-quality pao, use Bakerline Maxi Zymtech, which contains improvers and softeners for optimal results. Pair it with Elmer Dip Glaze to create endless color and flavor variations, making your pao more attractive and marketable. Start making this recipe today and turn your creations into a best-selling product!