Description
Bao buns (steamed buns) are a must-try delight!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken or pork (optional)
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add the warm water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 10 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball.
- Roll each ball into a flat circle about 4 inches in diameter.
- If using a filling, place about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each circle.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal.
- Place each bun seam-side down on a piece of parchment paper.
- Set up a steamer over boiling water and steam the buns in batches for about 10-12 minutes, or until fluffy and cooked through.
- Serve warm, either plain or with additional dipping sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder to the dough for chocolate bao buns.
- Try using different fillings like sautéed vegetables or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg