Bao Steamed Buns

Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Add warm water, warm milk, active dry yeast and 2 tablespoons of sugar into a glass.
  2. 2Add oil in to the mix
  3. 3Mix all together and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  4. 4Add flour, salt, sugar, baking powder into a stand mixer.
  5. 5Add the mixture into the dry ingredients.
  6. 6Turn on the stand mixer to a medium-low speed and let them become a dough.
  7. 7Kneed for 3 to 4 minutes on medium speed.
  8. 8Shape the dough into a ball and put back into the bowl, then cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
  9. 9Place dough on the working surface.
  10. 10Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness.
  11. 11Using a wine glass, cut out little circles out of the dough.
  12. 12Spray cooking oil on the dough.
  13. 13Fold over the buns.
  14. 14Place in the steamer and leave 1 inch from each other, cover.
  15. 15Cover the lid with a kitchen towel or cheesecloth to prevent water from dropping.
  16. 16Steam for 8-10 minutes until nice and big and fluffy.

Ingredients

  • 0.33 cup warm water
  • 0.5 cup warm milk
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • oil
  • water

Equipment

bamboo steamerstand mixerglasswooden boxmeasuring spoonsmeasuring cupsrolling pinbowldough hook

Tips

  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can definitely make it with your hands.
  • Covering the lid with a kitchen towel will prevent water from dropping on the dough.