Irresistible Bao Buns Recipe: Fluffy Delights with Turkey Bacon
Discover how to make fluffy and flavorful bao buns filled with turkey bacon, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 buns 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- soy sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Gradually add warm water and oil, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into pieces and roll into circles.
- Fill each circle with turkey bacon and scallions, then fold and pinch to seal.
- Steam the buns in a bamboo steamer for 15 minutes.
- Serve warm with soy sauce.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey bacon with sautéed mushrooms.
- Ensure the steamer has enough space between buns for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 buns
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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