Pork Baozi (Chinese Steamed Pork Cabbage Bun)
Baozi is a Chinese steamed bun made from yeast-leavened wheat dough filled with seasoned ground pork, cabbage, and scallion. The dough proofs for 40 minutes and puffs into a soft, pillowy shell in the steamer, while the filling is bound with soy sauce and sesame oil for a savory, aromatic center. Pleating the top seals in the juices during the 15-minute steam. Resting the buns for two minutes after turning off the heat prevents the delicate skin from collapsing due to sudden temperature change.
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Instructions
- 1
Knead flour, yeast, sugar, and water until smooth; proof for 40 minutes.
- 2
Mix pork, chopped cabbage, green onion, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- 3
Divide dough into 10 pieces and roll into rounds.
- 4
Fill and pleat the tops to seal.
- 5
Steam on parchment for 15 minutes.
- 6
Rest 2 minutes off heat before opening the lid.
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