Description
Soft, fluffy Chinese steamed buns that are lightly sweet and perfectly pillowy, ready to be filled with savory or fresh toppings for a comforting and satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let it sit until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and oil to the yeast mixture and knead until a smooth, soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rest until doubled in size.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into an oval shape.
- Lightly brush with oil, fold in half, and place on parchment paper.
- Steam the buns for 8 to 10 minutes until puffed and tender.
- Let rest briefly, then fill and serve warm.
Notes
- Keep the buns covered while proofing to prevent drying.
- Steam over gently simmering water, not a rapid boil.
- Reheat leftovers in the steamer to restore softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Chinese steamed buns, gua bao buns, steamed bao, fluffy bao dough