It’s inspired by bao they tried at Lan Jia Gua Bao in Taipei and dough they ate at a family-run baozi (enclosed meat bun) shop in the Taiwanese mountains. “We imagined the soft, fluffy dough ...

Bao buns, also known as baozi, are a culinary delight from China that has taken the world by storm. These steamed buns have a ...

To make the bao buns, mix the flour, honey or agave syrup, salt and 100ml/3½ fl oz/scant ½ cup cold water until it forms a soft pliable dough. Dust the worktop with a little flour and knead the ...

Divide the dough into 8 or 12 balls (depending if you want to make small or medium buns). Roll each ball into a thin oval and brush with oil. Place a chopstick (or a spoon handle) down the middle ...

Bao buns can be frozen, between layers of greaseproof paper to stop them from sticking, for up to three months. The fillings for bao buns are usually highly flavoured, colourful and complement the ...

sheng jian bao – super juicy and incredibly flavorful porkiStock About Sheng Jian ... Add 1 tablespoon of the filling in the dough wrapper and start wrapping the bun in a shape of a momo. Repeat this ...

I have enjoyed eating bao buns for a few years now around the city, so thought I should give them a go. Just like making a pizza or bread dough, a little time is required to allow the dough to prove.