# Bao Steamed Buns

This video shows how to make bao steamed buns, which are fluffy and perfect for pork belly sandwiches.

- Servings: 16 servings
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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.

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/Ui_rOkM0bAk?si=oOeQkKCKA23dHikW
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/507e3ea1-5ec5-4cfc-ba03-5fe24bdd92f9
- Extracted: 2025-03-26

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