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Biscuit Bao Buns

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This trick might blow your mind! Steam canned biscuit dough for something similar to a traditional bao bun. Use your imagination to fill the buns with your favorite accoutrements, but we went classic with glazed pork belly and pickled veggies.

Matt Ciampa & Kelly Paige
Tasty Team
78% would make again
Total Time

20 minutes

20 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

5 minutes

5 min

Biscuit Bao Buns
Total Time

20 minutes

20 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

5 minutes

5 min

Ingredients

for 4 buns

  • water, for steaming
  • 4 unbaked flaky canned biscuits
  • nonstick cooking spray, for greasing

For Serving

Included in this Recipe

Vegan Tofu Bao Buns With Pickled Vegetables
Chinese-style Glazed Pork Belly

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 1491
  • Fat 65g
  • Carbs 200g
  • Fiber 6g
  • Sugar 38g
  • Protein 28g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Fill a wide, high-sided skillet with 2 inches (5 cm) of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Line a bamboo steamer with parchment paper and cut slits in it to allow steam to escape.
  2. Meanwhile, gently roll out the biscuits into 3-inch (7.62 cm) rounds. If desired, use a cutter or glass to cut out uniform circles, discarding the scraps. Spray the biscuits with nonstick spray and fold in half.
  3. Set the steamer basket over the boiling water. Add the biscuits to the basket, spacing evenly. Cover and steam for 5–7 minutes, until cooked through and puffed.
  4. Gently transfer the buns to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  5. Fill each bun with pickled vegetables, a slice of pork belly, cilantro, and mint.
  6. Enjoy!
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