Steamed Bao Buns Recipe
Steamed Bao Bun is a traditional Chinese recipe that is perfect for New Year and parties. The buns are stuffed with a filling of pork and pickled vegetables and then served. You can customize the stuffings as per your choice and enjoy the buns in your own style.
Steamed Bao Buns Recipe
Ingredients:
Recipe :
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Step 1 Mix the dry ingredients
Take a bowl, add flour, caster sugar and salt to it. Mix the dry ingredients well.
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Step 2 Prepare the dough
Dissolve the yeast in 1 tbsp warm water. Now add it to the flour along with the milk, sunflower oil, rice vinegar and water. Knead to form a soft dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for an hour.
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Step 3 Add baking powder
After an hour, add baking powder and knead it again for a few minutes.
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Step 4 Make small balls and roll them out
Now divide the dough into equal parts and make small balls. Use a rolling pin to flatten them out. Make small ovals with a medium thickness.
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Step 5 Leave them to rest
Now grease the sides of the ovals and fold them gently into halves. Let them rest in a warm place for an hour. This will make the buns double in size.
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Step 6 Steam the buns
Now put the buns in a steamer and steam them for 8-10 minutes.
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Step 7 Stuff and serve
Your buns are ready to be stuffed. Stuff them with a filling of your choice or if you wish to go the traditional way, stuff them with barbeque pork and pickled carrots. Enjoy the classic Chinese dish.
