Steamed Buns

Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly tender, these Steamed Buns are a must-try delight for any home baker looking to create authentic, pillowy bread at home. Made with a simple combination of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and warm milk, this recipe results in beautifully leavened buns that require no oven—just the magic of steam! Perfect as a standalone snack or a versatile canvas for your favorite savory or sweet fillings, these buns are ready in just under two hours, including a leisurely rise for that airy texture. With step-by-step instructions for kneading, shaping, and steaming, this foolproof recipe ensures perfect results every time. Serve these deliciously light buns fresh and warm for the ultimate homemade comfort food experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 300 grams All-purpose flour
• 7 grams Instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 150 milliliters Warm milk
• 50 milliliters Water
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.

Step 2

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the warm milk, water, and vegetable oil.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients with a wooden spoon or dough scraper until they start to come together and form a rough dough.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the kneaded dough back into the mixing bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for about 60-90 minutes, or until it doubles in size.

Step 6

After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a log.

Step 7

Divide the log into 10 equal pieces using a knife or dough cutter.

Step 8

Shape each piece of dough into a ball by tucking the ends underneath, then roll using your palm on the work surface until smooth.

Step 9

Arrange the shaped buns on a piece of parchment paper, ensuring there is enough space between each bun for expansion.

Step 10

Cover the buns loosely with a damp cloth and let them rise for an additional 20-30 minutes until they are slightly puffy.

Step 11

Prepare the steamer by bringing water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium once it reaches a boil.

Step 12

Place the parchment paper with buns in the steamer, leaving space between each bun. Steam the buns for 15 minutes until they are puffy and cooked through.

Step 13

Carefully remove the buns from the steamer and let them cool slightly before serving.

Step 14

Enjoy the steamed buns on their own or fill with your favorite savory or sweet fillings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(573.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1520.0

Total Fat 32.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 12.7mg	0%
Sodium 1705.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 266.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g	0%
Total Sugars 33.4g
Protein 39.1g	0%

Vitamin D 62.1IU	0%
Calcium 241.7mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 633.2mg	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: 19.3%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 70.3%