Comments on: How to Make Steamed Bao Buns (Gua Bao Buns)

By: Natasha

Natasha — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:46:43 +0000

Good day. I have an electric steamer. How long must I steam the buns for and at what temperature

By: C T

C T — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 01:06:18 +0000

Good recipe but being a Chinese you should know that "Bao Buns" means "Buns Buns". Pls help educate the world its Bao

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 22:18:54 +0000

Hi! Has anyone tried these with gluten free flour? If you had success what type of blend did you use?

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 04:10:04 +0000

We roasted our first duck today and I decided on a whim to make these buns as an accompaniment. So easy and delightful! Would definitely make again, look forward to playing with more filling options!

By: Maggie Zhu

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:30:40 +0000

In reply to Skim. I've never tried it with coconut milk but I think it should be OK!

By: Skim

Skim — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:58:40 +0000

Hi, I can’t wait to try this, but do you think I can make this dairy free by using canned coconut milk instead?

By: Cat

Cat — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:09:40 +0000

I was feeling adventurous one day and decided to try these… well, they turned out amazing! They’re a labour of love, but well worth it. (I use oat milk and they’re perfect)

By: Tina Dong Pavao

Tina Dong Pavao — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 16:14:46 +0000

In reply to Maggie Zhu. Hi Maggie! I actually have both kinds of yeast and used the instant both times. I love how soft and fluffy they were not only initially but warmed up (resteamed) the next day. Love your recipes!

By: Maggie Zhu

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:22:45 +0000

In reply to Tina Dong Pavao. Thanks for leaving a positive review! I think the reason your first attempt didn't work was because you used active dry yeast, which requires activating. I slightly prefer using instant yeast for steamed goods because the result is more consistent, but I'm happy to hear that active dry yeast worked out as well :)

By: Tina Dong Pavao

Tina Dong Pavao — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:50:40 +0000

Thanks for this recipe, Maggie! I had to make it twice as my first attempt did not rise, despite following the instructions exactly and having fresh yeast and baking powder. Maybe it was the temp of my kitchen. After waiting for many hours and no rise, I decided to start over. The only thing I did differently was to warm the milk slightly and dissolved the yeast and sugar in it. Other than that, I followed your directions and they came out great! Will definitely make them again.