These American-style steamed pork buns are a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for any meal of the day. The fluffy buns are filled with savory pork and aromatic seasonings, making them a favorite among all ages. Make a batch of these buns and enjoy them fresh out of the steamer for a truly delightful experience.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced shiitake mushrooms
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the flour to the bowl and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes to rise.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the ground pork, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, green onions, mushrooms, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the dough into small pieces and roll them out into circles. Place a spoonful of the pork filling in the center of each circle and seal the buns by pleating the edges.
- Place the buns on parchment paper in a bamboo steamer and steam for 15-20 minutes until the buns are cooked through.
- Serve the steamed pork buns hot and enjoy!
