BBQ Pork Buns

Pork Buns

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These small fluffy, slightly sweet BBQ pork buns all stuffed with the taste of the Orient are truly delicious. The Chinese BBQ pork bun has been around for a very long time, they can be dated as far back as 200 to 300 B.C. They are often part of dim sum in many Chinese restaurants throughout North America and can be stuffed with pork, chicken or vegetables. The BBQ pork bun makes a perfect treat or snack.

I hope you give them a try!

*NOTE - you can buy cooked BBQ Pork at any Chinese market or restaurant.

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Filling:

  • 1 lb. BBQ pork (diced small)
  • 1/2 lb. Chinese Sausage (diced small)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons (diced) red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chinese cooking wine
  • 2 tablespoon soya sauce
  • 3/4 cup hoisin sauce

Glaze:

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Method

To make the dough add the warm water and the oil into a large bowl.

Add in the sugar and the instant yeast.

Add in the pastry flour; mix till smooth, add in a cup of all-purpose flour, mix till smooth.

Add in salt and mix well.

Add in another cup of flour, then mix, Pour about a 1/2 cup of flour on a flat surface.

Pour out the dough onto the floured surface. Slowly add a light more flour.

Knead the dough for 8 - 10 minutes, afterwards pour a little oil into a large bowl.

Place the dough into the oiled bowl. Turn dough in the oil to lightly coat all sides. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 1 hour.

While the dough is rising you can make the filling. Pour the sesame oil into a large skillet.

Add in the red onions and sauté for a minute or two. Add in the diced BBQ pork, mix and cook for a minute. Be sure to stir so the pork won't burn.

Add in the Chinese sausage and cook for another minute, add in the Chinese white wine.

Add in the soya sauce and the hoisin sauce, mix till well combined.

Pour mixture onto a large plate to allow to cool. After dough has risen, pour out onto a flat surface (try not to deflate the dough to much).

Roll dough into a long rope. Cut dough with a sharp knife or dough cutter into about 20 - 24 pieces.

Take each piece of dough and place onto the palm of your hand. Flatten out, trying to keep the dough the same thickness throughout the dough. Place a heaping tablespoon of filling on top of the dough. Now, pinch closed.

Turn dough seem side down and lightly squeeze dough to shape it into a ball. Place onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise for 45 minutes.

Mix the egg yolks and milk together. After the dough has risen, brush the glaze on top of each pork bun, allow to sit for 5 minutes then repeat. This will give the BBQ pork buns a beautiful shine. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for about 20 minutes or until the tops of the BBQ buns are lightly browned.