Chinese steamed buns, also known as baozi, are a popular dim sum dish that are usually filled with a variety of savory or sweet fillings.

These fluffy, pillowy buns are a staple in Chinese cuisine and have gained popularity all around the world in recent years. Here is a recipe for homemade Chinese steamed buns:.

: Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

: Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, yeast and baking powder until well combined.
2. Add the warm water, vegetable oil and milk to the mixing bowl and stir until the dough comes together.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 1 hour to rise.
5. Punch the dough down and divide it into 12-15 equal parts. Roll each part into a ball and flatten it with a rolling pin until it’s about 1/4 inch thick.
6. Place a spoonful of your desired filling into the center of each flattened dough round. Gather the edges together and pinch them tightly to seal the bun.
7. Arrange the filled buns on a lightly oiled steamer basket, spacing them apart to allow room for rising. Cover the steamer basket with a lid and let it rest for another 30 minutes to rise.
8. Steam the buns over high heat for about 10-15 minutes until they become puffed and cooked through.
9. Remove the steamer basket from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes before removing the buns.
10. Serve the Chinese steamed buns hot and enjoy!

: Fillings

Chinese steamed buns can be filled with a variety of savory or sweet fillings. Here are some popular filling options:.

Pork

Mix together 1 pound of ground pork, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger and 1 minced garlic clove. Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and mix until well combined.

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Cook the pork filling in a pan until browned before using it to fill the buns.

Vegetable

Finely chop 1 cup of garlic chives and stir-fry them with 2 cups of mixed vegetables (such as cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and bean sprouts) until softened. Mix in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce.

Use this mixture to fill the buns.

Sweet

For a sweet filling, mix together 1 cup of red bean paste with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Use this mixture to fill the buns.