Top 11 Most Fragrant and Easy-to-Make Bao Bun Varieties

Vegetarian Bun, a favorite among plant-based enthusiasts, is a delightful treat for breakfast. Though seemingly simple, creating the perfect Vegetarian Bun requires attention to detail at every step. Let's dive into the recipe without further delay.

Ingredients:

• 300g wheat flour
• 12.5g yeast
• 30g sugar
• 150g water or fresh milk
• Bun steaming tools: Steaming pot, steaming tray

Instructions:

• Prepare lukewarm water at around 35°C and dissolve sugar in it. Mix yeast with water. Stir and let it sit for about 5 minutes. You can skip adding sugar if desired.
• Put the wheat flour in a large bowl. Gradually pour the dissolved yeast water into the flour and stir well. Then, knead the dough until smooth and soft. It might be slightly sticky at first.
• Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size. Once the dough has doubled in size, remove it from the bowl, knead it briefly again before dividing the dough.
• Roll the dough into long cylinders with a diameter of about 2.5cm or any size you prefer. Sprinkle some wheat flour on the flat surface where you're making the buns. Then, cut the dough cylinders into pieces of your desired size.
• Brush a little cooking oil on the bottom of each piece of dough to prevent sticking. Pour cold water into the pot. Place the steaming tray on top and place the buns on the tray. Cover with a lid, bring to a boil. Continue steaming the buns for an additional 15 minutes after the water boils.

Creating delicious Vegetarian Buns might seem easy, but it requires careful attention to each step to ensure they turn out soft and enticing.

Still a bun without filling, but just adding some purple twist from sweet potatoes is enough to double the allure of this dish. Purple Sweet Potato Buns with simple ingredients like wheat flour and purple sweet potatoes can breathe new life into your buns, making them more enticing than ever. The sight of these buns will entice every member of your family to indulge right away. Plus, you'll be praised for your culinary skills and adeptness in baking. Check out the recipe below.

Ingredients:

• 150g purple sweet potatoes
• 480g wheat flour
• 210ml water
• 2g yeast (Note: Avoid using the yeast typically found in dry goods stores, as it tends to be pungent. Instead, use the yeast commonly sold for bread making)

Instructions:

• To get purple dough, wash the sweet potatoes, steam until cooked, peel, and mash them through a sieve. Use a spoon to push the potato paste down into a bowl.
• Mix the purple sweet potato paste with 200g of wheat flour and knead well. Dissolve yeast in 70ml of warm water, wait a few minutes for the yeast to swell, then knead the mixture together. You'll have a beautiful purple wheat dough. Repeat the process with the remaining wheat flour, water, and yeast to get white dough.
• Knead the dough multiple times to achieve a smooth texture. If you don't have a rolling machine, knead the dough several times, then use a rolling pin to roll it into thin sheets.
• Cut the rolled purple and white dough into two equal pieces measuring 30cm x 14cm each. Wet the surface of the purple dough with a wet brush, then place the white dough sheet on top, gently pressing them together. Roll them up and tighten both ends with your hands, about 3 rolls are enough to form a strip of dough. Wrap the dough strip in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes until the dough doubles in size or more. Then, cut it into 10 equal slices to make 10 buns. Dust each dough slice with some flour before rolling it thinner. While waiting for the dough to rest, knead the remaining dough well, then divide it into 10 equal portions and shape them into round fillings for the buns.
• Gently roll out each piece of dough into a thin bun wrapper with spiral patterns of white and purple. Place the bun filling in the center of the wrapper and wrap the bun wrapper around the filling, pinching the edges tightly. Turn the bun upside down to place the main part of the bun in the middle, with the dough edges touching the bottom of the plate.
• Place all the buns in a steaming pot and steam for about 30 - 50 minutes until the buns are cooked. If you want sweeter bun fillings, you can also mix in some sugar with the filling dough.

Isn't it enticing? Just a glance makes you want to dig in right away. Wishing you success with this dish.

If you're looking for a change and don't fancy a plain steamed bun, you can definitely try fried buns. A fried bun can instantly lift your morning mood with its crispy exterior and a hint of rich oiliness. However, making delicious fried buns is no easy feat. Try the method below to make a fragrant, flavorful fried bun without excessive oil.

Ingredients:

• 200g wheat flour
• 2.5g yeast, 115ml warm water, 1/3 teaspoon salt, 40g sugar
• Filling: 100g ground pork, 1/2 onion finely diced, 1 sprig of green onion finely chopped, 1 Chinese sausage sliced, boiled quail eggs peeled, 1 small purple onion finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar
• Dipping sauce: 3 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1.5 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon lime juice mixed in a small bowl. Then add chopped chili and thinly sliced ​​cucumber.
• Utensils: Frying pan, plenty of cooking oil

Instructions:

• Combine wheat flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl and mix well. Then add warm water and mix until the dough is smooth and not sticky.
• Use a warm, damp cloth to cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 40-50 minutes until it doubles in size.
• Combine all filling ingredients (except quail eggs) in a bowl and mix well. Then flatten a small amount of meat and place a quail egg in the center, forming it into a round ball. Steam for 10 minutes until the meat is cooked.
• When the dough has doubled in size, knead it again and divide it into small portions. Roll each portion of dough into a thin, round wrapper and place the filling inside. Fold the edges in a circular motion and pinch them together at the top. Repeat until all are done.
• Mix the dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Then add chopped chili and thinly sliced cucumber. You can also enjoy fried buns with chili sauce, which is also delicious.
• Heat plenty of oil in a frying pan over low heat. When the oil is slightly hot, add the buns and fry over low heat. While frying, make sure the buns are evenly golden before removing them from the pan. Fried buns have a crispy golden crust that is delicious when served with lettuce and sweet and sour dipping sauce.

Remember to let the fried buns drain excess oil before serving. And remember not to eat too much, as excessive oil is not good for your health.

Steamed buns are a simple, quick, and convenient dish that everyone loves to eat. However, if you often eat plain steamed buns, it can get boring, right? If you want to change up your breakfast, try delicious and savory steamed buns with salted egg and pork filling. Especially suitable for those who are fans of salted eggs.

Ingredients:

• 280g all-purpose flour
• 1 egg white
• 200ml unsweetened milk
• 20g cornstarch
• 5g baking powder
• 5g instant yeast
• 200g minced pork
• 6 salted eggs
• 3 eggs
• 1 Chinese sausage
• Scallions, onions
• Vermicelli
• 1 ear of wood ear mushrooms, 5 - 6 shiitake mushrooms
• Seasonings: Salt, cooking oil, bouillon powder, MSG, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, vinegar

Instructions:

• Step 1 - Making the dough:
  • Put all-purpose flour into a large bowl, add instant yeast, cornstarch, sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, egg white, baking powder, 1.5 tablespoons of cooking oil, and ⅔ tablespoons of lime juice to make the dough white, then mix well.
  • Then slowly add 180 - 200ml of unsweetened milk. Knead until the dough is smooth and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes.
• Step 2 - Making the filling:
  • Soak wood ear mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms until they expand, then wash and finely chop.
  • Finely chop onions, slice scallions thinly, and thinly slice the Chinese sausage.
  • Boil eggs, peel, and quarter. Soak vermicelli and cut into short strands.
  • Next, put all the prepared ingredients and minced pork into a bowl and marinate with 2 teaspoons of bouillon powder, ⅓ teaspoon of MSG, 1 teaspoon of sugar, ½ teaspoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch.
  • Then mix well to marinate all the spices into the mixture.
• Step 3 - Shaping and steaming the filling:
  • Shape the filling into a round shape, then press 1 salted egg, 1 slice of Chinese sausage, and 1 slice of egg on top. Continuously do this until all the filling is used.
  • Then steam for 3 - 5 minutes after the water starts boiling.
• Step 4 - Shaping and steaming the buns:
  • Divide the rested dough into small portions, shape into balls that fit the filling.
  • Place the steamed filling into the dough. Then steam.

A saffron bun will elevate your light breakfast like never before, that's the saffron bun. The ingredients and process will be a bit more complicated than regular buns. However, making saffron buns is not as difficult as people think, the recipe below will guide you through each step, following which you will have saffron buns beyond your expectations.

Ingredients:

- Filling:

• 10 salted egg yolks
• 85g condensed milk
• 100g unsalted butter at room temperature
• 105g coconut milk
• 5g buttercream
• 60g milk powder

- Dough:

• 650g all-purpose flour
• 6g instant yeast
• 65g sugar
• 285ml unsweetened milk
• 10ml coconut milk
• 60ml cooking oil
• 1 egg white
• 20g milk powder
• 10g baking powder
• 20g lion flour

Instructions:

• Salted eggs steamed until cooked, mashed with a spoon. Then add milk powder, buttercream. Add coconut milk, condensed milk, mix well with a whisk or wooden spoon until smooth. Finally, add butter, mix vigorously until the mixture is smooth, well blended. Put the filling in a mold and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 day before making the buns because the filling is very easy to melt.
• Take 500g of flour, sift finely, add instant yeast, unsweetened milk, cooking oil, lion flour, 5g of sugar into a bowl. Use a mixer until all the ingredients are mixed into a lump.
• Put the dough in the bowl, cover tightly. Preheat the microwave oven at 100°C for 1 minute for relatively warm temperature, put the dough bowl in and let it rise until the dough doubles in size.
• After rising, knead lightly for about 30 seconds, then add 150g of flour, milk powder, baking powder, egg white, 60g of sugar, coconut milk into the bowl and use the mixer until the dough is elastic, smooth.
• Divide the dough into 28 pieces, each piece is 40g, then roll it thinly, the edges are thinner in the middle and then put the filling in and wrap it. After wrapping, use cupcake liners to line the buns, which is convenient and clean.
• Steam over medium heat for 7 minutes.

Your achievement will be the golden, fragrant, and delicious saffron bun, full of allure. Enjoy it while it's still hot.

Pumpkin is an easy-to-find ingredient as it often appears in family meals such as pumpkin soup, pumpkin sweet soup, etc. However, there's another super easy dish you can make with pumpkin, that's the pumpkin bun. Pumpkin buns are suitable for you to enjoy at breakfast or light picnic outings. With the following recipe, making pumpkin buns will be a breeze for you.

Ingredients:

• 90g steamed ripe pumpkin, mashed
• 25ml fresh milk
• 2.5g instant yeast
• 200g all-purpose flour
• 35g sugar
  
  

Instructions:

• Put all the ingredients in a large bowl and knead until the dough is smooth, then let the dough rest for about 15 minutes.
• Divide the dough into small pieces, shape them as you like, then place them on parchment paper and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
• Steam the buns over high heat for about 15 minutes.

Looks eye-catching with that golden color, let's eat right away. The cooking process is also extremely simple. Just go to the market to buy ingredients and get into the kitchen.

Delicious, fragrant, and incredibly easy to make, these red bean buns are a favorite among many. Let's head to the kitchen with this super easy and beloved recipe:

Ingredients:

• 350g red bean paste
• 30g sugar
• 200ml warm water
• 8g instant yeast
• 700g wheat flour
• 8g baking powder
• 15g vegetable butter

Instructions:

• Mix sugar and instant yeast in warm water and let it rest for a while.
• Combine wheat flour, vegetable butter, and baking powder, then pour the yeast mixture into the mixture.
• Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
• Let the dough rise until it triples in size.
• Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, flatten them out, and press in the middle.
• Add red bean paste, shape the buns as desired.
• Cut small square pieces of paper to line the buns, place the buns on the paper, and steam in a pot for about 10 minutes.

We hope this guide will be helpful to you. Good luck!