Gluten-Free Steamed Bao Buns with Savory Pork Filling

Soft, fluffy, and entirely gluten-free, these steamed bao buns with savory pork filling are a game-changer for your next homemade dim sum night. Made with a unique blend of gluten-free all-purpose flour, tapioca starch, and xanthan gum, the dough achieves the perfect pillowy texture while remaining completely wheat-free. Each bun is filled with a rich, flavor-packed pork mixture, seasoned with ginger, garlic, gluten-free soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil for that authentic Asian flair. Gently steamed to perfection, these bao buns are a comforting delight with a delicate balance of sweet, savory, and umami flavors. Whether you're catering to a gluten-free diet or simply seeking a delicious, crowd-pleasing dish, these bao buns are ideal served as a snack, appetizer, or main course.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Tapioca starch
• 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Warm water
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons Neutral oil (such as avocado or sunflower oil)
• 2 tablespoons Gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
• 0.25 cup Chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 10 pieces Parchment paper squares

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, tapioca starch, xanthan gum, and sugar.

Step 2

Dissolve the instant yeast in the warm water. Let it stand for 5 minutes until slightly frothy.

Step 3

Add the yeast mixture, coconut milk, and neutral oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until the dough begins to come together.

Step 4

Knead the dough gently for about 3-4 minutes. If the dough feels sticky, add 1-2 tablespoons of flour as needed. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

Step 5

While the dough is rising, prepare the pork filling. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork until no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spoon.

Step 6

Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and green onions to the cooked pork. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 8

Once the dough has doubled in size, gently punch it down and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 10 equal portions.

Step 9

Roll each portion into a ball and flatten it into a 4-inch circle. Place about 1 tablespoon of the pork filling in the center of each circle.

Step 10

Carefully gather the edges of the dough and pinch them together to seal the filling into the bun. Place each bun seam-side down on a parchment paper square.

Step 11

Arrange the buns in a steamer basket, leaving space between them to rise. Let them rest for 15 minutes.

Step 12

Bring a pot of water to a boil and place the steamer basket over the pot. Steam the buns for 12-15 minutes until puffy and cooked through.

Step 13

Serve the steamed bao buns warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1155.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2783.4

Total Fat 95.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 204.1mg	0%
Sodium 3392.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 415.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 32.0g
Protein 74.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 390.5mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 391.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.5%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 59.0%