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Easy Steamed Pork Buns

Soft and fluffy homemade bao buns filled with juicy, savory seasoned pork and steamed to perfection.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Pork Filling
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Steamer basket
  • Rolling Pin
  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast with warm water and sugar for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Mix flour and salt, add yeast mixture and oil, knead until smooth.
  3. Let dough rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
  4. Combine all filling ingredients thoroughly.
  5. Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll into circles.
  6. Fill with pork mixture and seal tightly.
  7. Let buns rise again 20–30 minutes.
  8. Steam 12–15 minutes and rest 5 minutes before opening lid.

Notes

Avoid opening the steamer lid immediately after cooking to prevent buns from collapsing.