Easy Bao Bun Recipe
Pillowy, fluffy, warm and dreamlike Bao Buns used to be an indulgence that can be found only in the best of Chineses restaurants. Not anymore! Follow this recipe to make perfect bao buns at home and enjoy with any spicy filling that catches your fancy.
Servings
10buns
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings
10buns
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Stir together the plain flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and yeast in a bowl. Make sure the salt doesn’t come into direct contact with the yeast. Use a stand mixer or mix by hand and pour in the water, milk, and cream. Knead for 10 minutes, until the dough does not stick to the sides of the bowl.
  2. Get a little oil onto your hands and form the dough into a ball. Oil the bowl and replace the dough. Cover with clingfilm and prove for an hour, until doubled in size. Roll the dough into a sausage shape and cut into equal portions (about 75g each). Roll the portions into balls, then flatten into ovals. Rub with a little oil, then fold them over chopsticks or any suitable cutlery! Place the folded buns onto a baking tray, cover with clingfilm and prove for another 20 minutes.
  3. Bring a little water to the boil in a medium saucepan. Place bamboo steamer (or a wire rack covered with a bowl) over the pan and line it with baking paper. Carefully place the dough into the steamer and steam for 20 minutes before allowing to cool.
  4. Fill buns with any filling of your choice and serve hot.