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. Here is an easy recipe for steamed buns that you can easily make at home. Follow this step by step recipe to make soft and fluffy buns that you can stuff and serve at parties and family dinners. This is an off beat recipe that will impress all your guests. If you are a lover of Chinese cuisine, then this is a must try recipe for you
Ingredients of Steamed Bao Buns
- 250 gm all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon caster sugar
- 25 ml lukewarm milk
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
How to make Steamed Bao Buns
Step 1 Mix the dry ingredientsTake a bowl, add flour, caster sugar and salt to it. Mix the dry ingredients well.
Step 2 Prepare the doughDissolve 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.
Step 3 Add baking powderAfter an hour, add baking powder and knead it again for a few minutes.
Step 4 Make small balls and roll them outNow 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.
Step 5 Leave them to restNow 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.
Step 6 Steam the bunsNow put the buns in a steamer and steam them for 8-10 minutes.
Step 7 Stuff and serveYour 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.
