SOFT & FLUFFY Bao Buns Recipe - Best Steamed Buns

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner while ground chicken is often more economical.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while bread flour can enhance texture.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

Mix all-purpose flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

Add baking powder and instant yeast to the mixture.

Incorporate whole milk into the mixture and knead until smooth (no-knead method is suggested).

Prepare the braised pork belly filling separately according to the linked recipe.

Assemble the buns with the pork belly filling and toppings.

Steam the buns until fluffy.

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