Soft Fluffy Cloud like Steamed Bao Buns | Step by Step Bao Buns Recipe | Chinese Bao Buns | No Oven

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

Mix 3/4 cup warm water and 2 tbsp sugar in a bowl; stir to dissolve.

Add 2 tsp instant dry yeast and let sit for 5-7 minutes until bloomed.

Add 2 + 1/3 cup maida and 1/2 tsp baking powder to the yeast mixture.

Add 1 tsp salt and mix well.

Knead the dough by hand, adjusting with more water if needed, until it forms a slightly sticky dough.

Add 1 tbsp oil and knead until absorbed, about 7-8 minutes, until the dough is soft and not sticky.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and shape each into a ball.

Roll each ball into an oval shape, brush lightly with oil, fold in half, and place on parchment paper.

Cover the buns with a napkin and let them rise for 40-45 minutes in a warm place.

Prepare a steamer and place the buns inside, covering with a cloth to prevent sogginess.

Steam on high flame for 2 minutes, then reduce to medium-low for 8 minutes.

After steaming, let the buns rest covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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