Bao Buns (2 ways)
Ingredients
Bao Buns 1
- 1 ½ cup flour
- ⅔ cup powdered milk
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp yeast
- 1 ¾ tbsp sugar
- 1 ¾ tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ cup water
- 3 tbsp water
Bao Buns 2
- ½ cup warm milk
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
mix well, let sit for 5-10 minutes. In a separate bowl add:
- 2 ½ cup a.p. flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Add wet ingredients, mix and knead for 3-4 minutes.
- Form into ball, let triple in volume, about 2 hours.
- Punch down dough, roll out, cut out circles (approx. 16).
- Brush with oil, fold in half moon shapes.
- Lightly roll/press each bao.
- Line a steamer tray with parchment. Place bao on paper, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
- Steam for 8-10 minutes, and serve.
Notes
- Char Siu pork, cilantro leaves, red chili, toasted rice powder.
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- Curry fried chicken katsu, pickled red onion, mint.
- Spicy fried chicken katsu, cilantro, pickled cucumber, avocado, sesame seeds.