1. Prepare the yeast. Add the yeast and granulated sugar to the lukewarm milk. Mix and leave to activate for about 10 minutes.
2. Make the dough. Add the Liana Bakery mix , salt, egg and oil to the sourdough. Mix the dough thoroughly with a mixer fitted with dough hooks.
   
   
3. Let rise. Cover the bowl with the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
4. Shape the maxi buns. Divide the risen dough into two equal parts. Roll each part out on a floured work surface into a thicker circle, approximately 1 cm thick.
5. Fill with blueberries. Place the dough in a smaller bowl and place approximately 250g of blueberries in the middle. If they are more tart, add a little powdered sugar. Bring the edges of the dough together and seal the bun tightly.
6. Let rise. Lift the bun out of the bowl using the baking paper. Cover both prepared buns with foil and let rise for about 15 more minutes.
7. Steam the buns. Lightly brush the surface with oil. If using a steamer, also oil the bottom. Steam the buns for approximately 30 minutes .
8. Prepare the topping. Mix the Liana white semolina , Liana caramel glaze , sugar and 100 g butter and work into crumbs with your hands.
   
   
9. Bake until crispy. Spread the sprinkles on a baking sheet or put in a hot air fryer. Bake for 15 minutes at 180°C, stir, add the chopped nuts and bake for another 10 minutes.
10. Finish the buns. Brush the finished maxi bun with melted butter, sprinkle generously with crunchy sprinkles, lightly brush with butter again, and finally dust with powdered sugar.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes. You can make this recipe with fresh, canned, or frozen blueberries. If canned, drain well.

Why use Liana Bakery mix?
Bakery mix is a gluten-free flour mixture suitable for yeast doughs, so it is also suitable for preparing steamed buns.

How long does it take to steam a maxi bun?
Given its size, expect approximately 30 minutes of steaming.

Can I substitute pecans?
Yes. You can use walnuts, for example, or make the sprinkles without nuts.

Can a smaller version of the classic be prepared?
Yes. You can shape the dough into multiple smaller buns. However, you will need to adjust the steaming time for smaller sizes.

Conclusion

If you like classic steamed buns, the gluten-free maxi bun with blueberries is a slightly more spectacular version. The soft yeast dough, rich fruit filling and crunchy semolina-nut topping create a contrast that definitely doesn't mean that bigger doesn't have to mean more dough. Cut it just before serving and let the blueberry center stand out.