Fluffy Bao Buns

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.

Combine 1 and ½ tsp. instant yeast and 2 tbsp. sugar in a bowl.

Add 300g all-purpose flour to the mixture.

Knead the mixture for 1 minute at slow speed.

Add 1 tbsp. vegetable cooking oil and shape the dough into a long log.

Divide the log into 6 portions.

Knead each small piece for a couple of minutes until very smooth.

Roll out each piece into an oval shape.

Let the dough proof for around 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Steam the shaped dough for 13 minutes and let it stand for another 5 minutes.

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