Chinese BBQ Pork Buns (Baked Char Siu Bao)

Name: Chinese BBQ Pork Buns (Baked Char Siu Bao)
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2/3 cup heavy cream ((at room temperature)); 1 cup milk ((whole milk preferred, but you can use 2%, at room temperature)); 1 large egg ((at room temperature)); 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup cake flour ((can substitute 1/2 cup all purpose flour sifted with 1 tbsp cornstarch)); 3 1/2 cups bread flour ((tap measuring cup to avoid air pockets)); 1 tablespoon active dry yeast ((or instant yeast)); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup shallots ((or onion, finely chopped)); 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce; ¾ cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 2 cups Chinese roast pork; egg wash ((1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water) ); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds ((optional)); 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ((dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling water))

Instructions

Prep:4hCook:25min

Baked char siu bao (also sometimes spelled cha siu bao), or Chinese BBQ Pork Buns, consist of soft milk bread and a savory filling of Chinese BBQ Pork. They're a Chinese bakery favorite!

Updated at: Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:10:08 GMT