Description
Delight in the fluffy, savory goodness of homemade bao buns, perfect for any occasion! These soft, steamed pockets are filled with tender meats and vibrant vegetables, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this bao bun recipe is guaranteed to impress your family and friends while bringing a taste of Asian cuisine right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110?F)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup cooked pork belly or chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pickled vegetables
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add warm water while mixing until a dough forms. Knead until smooth.
- Let It Rise: Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Buns: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal portions. Roll each portion into balls and flatten them into circles about four inches wide.
- Fill Your Buns: Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle, fold over the dough, and pinch to seal securely.
- Steam Away: Arrange buns on parchment paper in a steamer basket. Steam over boiling water for about eight minutes until fluffy.
- Serve & Enjoy: Transfer to plates and serve warm with soy sauce or chili oil for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bao bun (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg