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A quintessential East Asian breakfast and street food favorite.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":40,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":120,"activeMinutes":60},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"4","usUnit":"cup","form":"all-purpose","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"7g active dry yeast","name":"Active dry yeast","quantity":7,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.25,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"active dry","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"25g sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":25,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"250ml warm water","name":"Warm Water","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"warm","notes":"approx. 40°C (104°F)","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"400g ground pork","name":"Ground Pork","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":14.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"ground","notes":"preferably 70/30 lean to fat ratio","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"15g fresh ginger, grated","name":"Ginger","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"grated","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"3 green onions, finely chopped","name":"Green onion","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"also known as scallions","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 tbsp soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"light soy sauce preferred","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tbsp sesame oil","name":"Sesame Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"toasted","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1/2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Filling","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, dissolve 25g (2 tbsp) sugar and 7g (2 1/4 tsp) yeast in 250ml (1 cup) of warm water at 40°C (104°F). Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"In a large bowl, dissolve 25g sugar and 7g yeast","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add 500g (4 cups) flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand or mixer for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Add 500g flour to the yeast mixture","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While the dough is rising, combine ground pork, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt in a bowl. Mix vigorously in one direction until the mixture becomes sticky and well combined.","group":"Filling","title":"Combine ground pork, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten into a disc about 4 inches wide, making the edges thinner than the center.","group":"Assembly","title":"Punch down the risen dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Place a spoonful of the pork filling in the center of a dough disc. Pleat the edges together to seal the bun. Place each bun on a small square of parchment paper.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place a spoonful of the pork filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Let the pleated buns rest for 20 minutes. Arrange them in a steamer basket, leaving space between them. Steam over boiling water for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let them sit for 5 minutes before opening the lid to prevent collapsing.","group":"Steaming","title":"Let the pleated buns rest","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Steaming"}],"notes":"Ensure the water for the yeast is lukewarm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast. For the fluffiest buns, allow them to proof for a full 20 minutes after pleating before steaming.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["steam"],"equipment":["steamer basket","mixing bowl","rolling pin","parchment paper"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","soy","sesame"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"piece","note":"makes approximately 12 medium buns"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Baozi can be pleated and frozen raw. Steam directly from frozen for an additional 5-8 minutes."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store cooked buns in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Steam for 5 minutes or microwave covered with a damp paper towel for 45 seconds."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_395d623359%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1d12568c-a89b-4c6e-9482-23eda99b2322","imageAlt":"Steamed Pork Buns (Baozi) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["baozi","steamed buns","pork buns","dim sum","chinese breakfast","savory","fluffy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Steamed Pork Buns (Baozi)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T18:56:50.953Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T18:56:50.953Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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