The dough used to make bao buns is very different from other bread. “If you try and make bao with the same concepts as breadmaking, it won’t work.” When you’re kneading the dough, ...

Baked bao typically utilizes a milk bread dough, while the steamed mantou buns will use a simple yeast-raised dough. In her ...

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 ...

Gradually work in the water and oil mixture until you have a fairly stiff dough (you may not need to use it all ... if you want to make small or medium buns). Roll each ball into a thin oval ...

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 ... I’ve used a simple pork fillet sliced thinly ...

Meanwhile, the baker prepares the sugar-based topping that will go over the top of the buns. What makes it special is the use ...