This is the first time I make banh bo hap. I don't know what I did wrong for I've follow everyone of the steps on the recipe but it's not fluffy and oily like the one posted by VF NinhKieu? Please help.

có lẽ yeast cũ quá không nổi
hay nước nóng quá làm chết yeast ?

You are right. I just checked the expiration date on the yeast package and it expired just last month. It does make a big difference even though it's only 1 month out.

Thôi thì ráng ăn hay đem cho đi rồi làm lại với yeast mới

Did you proof the yeast? Even the yeast is expired, it's still works.

Ăn cũng -dược lắm nhưng nó ko có đẹp thoi . I guess I'll eat it for now and will give them away next time when it comes out pretty and more perfect.



What do you mean by "proof"? :-)

Test to see if the yeast still alive. Proof the yeast with warm water (105 degree F) and some sugar, leave in a warm place for 5 - 10 minutes. If the yeast appeared foamy then you can use it, if not then buy a new package.