Description
These soft and fluffy vegan bao buns are a delightful addition to any meal, perfect for casual dinners or fancy gatherings. With their unique texture and versatility, you can fill them with your favorite vegetables, tofu, or plant-based meats for a customizable culinary experience. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures that you can whip up these delicious steamed buns at home in no time. Plus, they freeze well, making them a great option for quick snacks or meals later on. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be enjoying homemade bao buns that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g (2 ½ cups) plain (all-purpose) flour
- 5 g (1 ½ teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 90 ml (6 Tablespoons) unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 90 ml (6 Tablespoons) warm water
- 1 Tablespoon neutral oil
Instructions
- Mix the flour, yeast, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the milk, water, and oil to form a rough dough.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and stretchy. Let it rise in a lightly oiled bowl for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 10 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten into an oval shape.
- Place each bun on baking paper squares and let them rise for another 30-40 minutes.
- Steam over boiling water for about 10 minutes until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bao bun (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg