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Bao Buns (2 ways)

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Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Ingredients
  

Bao Buns 1

  • 1 ½ cup flour
  • ⅔ cup powdered milk
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp yeast
  • 1 ¾ tbsp sugar
  • 1 ¾ tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tbsp water

Bao Buns 2

  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

mix well, let sit for 5-10 minutes. In a separate bowl add:

  • 2 ½ cup a.p. flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Add wet ingredients, mix and knead for 3-4 minutes.
  • Form into ball, let triple in volume, about 2 hours.
  • Punch down dough, roll out, cut out circles (approx. 16).
  • Brush with oil, fold in half moon shapes.
  • Lightly roll/press each bao.
  • Line a steamer tray with parchment. Place bao on paper, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
  • Steam for 8-10 minutes, and serve.

Notes

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