Easy Homemade Bao Buns Recipe

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 warm water and sugar in a bowl; add yeast and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

In a separate bowl, combine ground pork, chopped green onions, minced ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, shredded cabbage, grated carrots, black pepper, and coriander; mix well.

Divide the risen dough into equal pieces and roll each piece into a circle.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle; pinch the edges to seal.

Place the buns on parchment paper squares in a steamer basket, leaving space between each bun.

Steam the buns over boiling water for about 15-20 minutes until fluffy and cooked through.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

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