Barbecue Buns (Inspired by Siopao (Asian Filled Buns))
Cuisine: Asian Buns
Author: The Daily Dabble
Prep time: 2 hours
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 2 hours 20 mins
This is a simple yet delicious recipe for a filled bun. I made filled the bun with Barbecue.
Ingredients
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1½ cups (360 ml) warm water
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
  • 4 to 5 cups (20 oz to 25 oz) (560 gm to 700 gm) all-purpose (plain) flour
  • 1 egg for egg-wash for the buns
Instructions
  1. Mix yeast, water, sugar, melted butter, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Slowly mix in flour until it's fully incorporated. It will be a very tacky dough, but not wet and sticky.
  3. Cover the bowl and let rise for up to an hour in warm place until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down dough and turn out onto a floured surface. Fold the dough over several times and shape into a smooth ball, then divide into 16 equal pieces.
  5. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten it into a disc about 5-6 inches wide.
  6. Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling into the center of the disc, wrap the dough around the filling, and firmly pinch it closed over the top of the filling. Make sure the dough is fully closed and there are no holes.
  7. Place filled buns on a baking sheet and loosely cover them. Let them rest for 1 hour.
  8. Preheat oven to moderate 350°F.
  9. Beat 1 egg in a small bowl for egg wash and brush on top of each bun.
  10. Bake buns for about 20 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm. These also reheat well.
Recipe by The Daily Dabble at https://thedailydabble.org/barbecue-buns-inspired-by-siopao-asian-filled-buns/