Description
Steamed Bao Buns are soft, pillowy delights perfect for holding various fillings, from savory meats to fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon instant yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling of your choice (e.g.
cooked and shredded pork
chicken
or sautéed vegetables)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
- Gradually add the warm water and vegetable oil, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a circle, add your chosen filling in the center, and fold the dough over to seal it.
- Place the buns on parchment paper and let them rest for another 30 minutes.
- Steam the buns for 15-20 minutes until fluffy and cooked through.
Notes
You can experiment with various fillings and adjust the steaming time based on the size of your buns.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bao bun
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Steamed Bao Buns,Dessert,Asian cuisine,American cuisine