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 warm water, warm milk, active dry yeast and 2 tablespoons of sugar into a glass.
  3. 3Add warm water, warm milk, active dry yeast and 2 tablespoons of sugar into a glass.
  4. 4Add oil in to the mix
  5. 5Add oil in to the mix
  6. 6Add oil in to the mix
  7. 7Mix all together and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  8. 8Mix all together and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  9. 9Mix all together and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  10. 10Add flour, salt, sugar, baking powder into a stand mixer.
  11. 11Add flour, salt, sugar, baking powder into a stand mixer.
  12. 12Add flour, salt, sugar, baking powder into a stand mixer.
  13. 13Add the mixture into the dry ingredients.
  14. 14Add the mixture into the dry ingredients.
  15. 15Add the mixture into the dry ingredients.
  16. 16Turn on the stand mixer to a medium-low speed and let them become a dough.
  17. 17Turn on the stand mixer to a medium-low speed and let them become a dough.
  18. 18Turn on the stand mixer to a medium-low speed and let them become a dough.
  19. 19Kneed for 3 to 4 minutes on medium speed.
  20. 20Kneed for 3 to 4 minutes on medium speed.
  21. 21Kneed for 3 to 4 minutes on medium speed.
  22. 22Shape 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.
  23. 23Shape 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.
  24. 24Shape 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.
  25. 25Place dough on the working surface.
  26. 26Place dough on the working surface.
  27. 27Place dough on the working surface.
  28. 28Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness.
  29. 29Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness.
  30. 30Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness.
  31. 31Using a wine glass, cut out little circles out of the dough.
  32. 32Using a wine glass, cut out little circles out of the dough.
  33. 33Using a wine glass, cut out little circles out of the dough.
  34. 34Spray cooking oil on the dough.
  35. 35Spray cooking oil on the dough.
  36. 36Spray cooking oil on the dough.
  37. 37Fold over the buns.
  38. 38Fold over the buns.
  39. 39Fold over the buns.
  40. 40Place in the steamer and leave 1 inch from each other, cover.
  41. 41Place in the steamer and leave 1 inch from each other, cover.
  42. 42Place in the steamer and leave 1 inch from each other, cover.
  43. 43Cover the lid with a kitchen towel or cheesecloth to prevent water from dropping.
  44. 44Cover the lid with a kitchen towel or cheesecloth to prevent water from dropping.
  45. 45Cover the lid with a kitchen towel or cheesecloth to prevent water from dropping.
  46. 46Steam for 8-10 minutes until nice and big and fluffy.
  47. 47Steam for 8-10 minutes until nice and big and fluffy.
  48. 48Steam for 8-10 minutes until nice and big and fluffy.

Ingredients

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