Hong Kong · Asia
Baked Char Siu Bao
Golden-topped buns proofed around sweet barbecue pork filling.
baked char siu baoBBQ pork buns
The Chemistry in This Bake
Proofing a yeasted dough around a pre-made filling before its final bake.
Learn the full technique →Ingredients
- Bread flour
- Instant yeast
- Sugar
- Warm milk
- Butter
- Egg
- Char siu pork (diced)
- Hoisin and oyster sauce
- Onion
Method
Knead the enriched dough and let it rise until doubled.
Cook diced pork with onion, hoisin, and oyster sauce into a sticky filling; chill.
Divide the dough and flatten each piece into a disc.
Wrap a spoonful of filling inside and pleat to seal.
Proof the filled buns until puffy, about 45 minutes.
Brush with egg wash and bake at 190 °C for 15-18 minutes until golden.