Chinese BBQ Pork Buns (Baked Char Siu Bao) Recipe | Samsung Food App

Chinese BBQ Pork Buns (Baked Char Siu Bao) Recipe | Samsung Food App

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Baked char siu bao (also sometimes spelled cha siu bao), or Chinese BBQ Pork Buns, consist of soft milk bread and a savory filling of Chinese BBQ Pork. They're a Chinese bakery favorite!

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup heavy cream ((at room temperature))
  • 1 cup milk ((whole milk preferred, but you can use 2%, at room temperature))
  • 1 large egg ((at room temperature))
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cake flour ((can substitute 1/2 cup all purpose flour sifted with 1 tbsp cornstarch))
  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour ((tap measuring cup to avoid air pockets))
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast ((or instant yeast))
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup shallots ((or onion, finely chopped))
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • ¾ cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups Chinese roast pork
  • egg wash ((1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water) )
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds ((optional))
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ((dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling water))

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