Chinese Bao Buns Recipe | Steamed Buns Recipe | Bao Buns Recipe 🥟 | Chinese Recipe

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

Combine all-purpose flour in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture; stir until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 8-10 minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal pieces.

Roll each piece into a circle, placing a spoonful of filling in the center.

Gather the edges of the dough to enclose the filling and pinch to seal.

Place the buns on parchment paper squares in a steamer basket; cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

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

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