bao bun filling recipe vegetarian
Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and place in a cold oven. Pour around 100ml boiling water into a baking tray and place at the bottom of the oven - beneath the dough. Leave until doubled in size (around 1-2 hours). While the dough is proving, prepare the Char Siu.
2 tablespoons water. Make the bao dough: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, vegetable oil and ⅓ cup warm water and stir to combine. Slowly add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water, mixing constantly. Knead the dough in the bowl until smooth and well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for about 1 Turn on the mixer at the lowest speed to prevent flour from flying all over the place. Continue to knead at low speed (speed 2 on KA) for 12-15 minutes (updated for the best result) or until the dough is smooth, silky and elastic. Bake: Drizzle with the oil, ginger, paprika, salt, and garlic. Toss around to evenly coat the mushrooms, then bake for 20 minutes, or until mushrooms are a bit crispy and brown on the edges. Stir in hoisin and sriracha. Serve: Spoon pulled mushrooms into each bao bun, along with any additional fillings you want! Rotate and repeat the process until all the edges are pleated. Then spin and pinch the center together to seal the bun. Once done, place the buns into the lined steamer, then cover them with plastic wrap. Repeat the process until you fill the steamer, making sure you leave at least 1” (2.5 cm) between the buns. Place the flour combination (either option 1 or 2), instant yeast, salt, sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the oil and gradually add the milk. Start on the lowest speed and knead until you get a rough dough, adding water as needed. Continue to knead for 10-12 minutes on speed 2 until the dough is smooth.