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Peach buns are a type of sweet bread that are shaped and colored like a peach. They are commonly filled with sweet bean paste.

The most traditional flavor inside a peach bun is sweet red bean paste. However, there are many modern variations that include different types of fruit jam, chocolate, and custard.

Peach buns are made by preparing a sweet bun dough, shaping it into a peach form, filling it with sweet red bean paste or other fillings, and then steaming them until they are fully cooked.

Although traditional peach bun recipes include wheat flour and therefore are not gluten-free, they can be made gluten-free by using alternative flours.

In Chinese culture, peaches are associated with longevity and immortality. Therefore, serving peach buns at birthdays is seen as a way to wish the birthday person a long and healthy life.

Yes, you can substitute the red bean paste with any filling you like, as long as it's not too wet or runny.

The buns are cooked when they have risen nicely and are firm to the touch. This usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes of steaming.

Yes, like most yeast-based bread dough, you will need to allow the dough to rise before shaping and steaming the buns.

Peach buns originate from China and are traditionally associated with birthdays and longevity.

If stored in an airtight container, peach buns can be kept at room temperature for about 2 days. If refrigerated, they can be stored for up to a week. For longer storage, they can be frozen for several months.

Traditional peach buns are vegetarian as they do not contain any meat or animal products apart from possibly dairy in the dough. Vegan versions can be made with vegan-friendly ingredients.

Yes, modern variations of peach buns often include fillings such as fruit jam, chocolate, custard, and even savory fillings.

Yes, you can make peach buns at home. You will need some basic baking ingredients and a steamer. There are many recipes available online.

Yes, it's normal. The pink color is to mimic the color of a real peach and is usually added using food coloring during the making process.

Yes, you can use a pot with a trivet or stand in it and a tight fitting lid to steam the buns.

You can buy peach buns through various online platforms. One of these includes the Weee! Asian Market, www.sayweee.com.