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