Foolproof Buns Your Kids Will Beg For!

10 MUST-TRY STEAMED BUN RECIPES MOM SHOULD MASTER! 🥢

(Kids & Adults Will Devour These Straight From the Pan!)

#1: Crispy Bottom Pepper Salt Buns

These buns have a golden-crisp base and fluffy top—so addictive you’ll eat 2-3 without sides!

Ingredients:

400g flour

3g yeast

5g sugar

10g lard (optional)

240g water

Steps:

Mix ingredients into smooth dough. Rest until doubled.

Roll dough into rectangle. Brush with oil, sprinkle flour and Sichuan pepper salt (replaces regular salt).

Fold sides inward, slice into strips. Stack two strips, press center with chopstick, twist twice to shape.

Rest buns 15 mins.

Pan-fry in oiled skillet until golden-bottomed. Add water to cover 1/3 height.

When water evaporates, top with sesame seeds and scallions. Fry 2 more mins.

✨ Crispy-meets-soft perfection!

#2: Surprise Millet Buns

Who knew boiled millet makes magic?

Method:

Cook 1 cup rinsed millet in boiling water. Drain.

Mix with 1 cup flour, 2 eggs, sugar (to taste), 5g yeast. Knead into dough. Rest until bubbly.

Roll dough, scatter goji berries, brush oil, roll up.

Steam after 10-min proofing: 15 mins + 3-min rest.

🌾 Nutty, fragrant, and foolproof!

#3: Cornmeal Swirl Buns

Upgrade cornmeal with this genius trick!

Secret:

Pour 200g cornmeal into 250g boiling water. Cool.

Add 4 eggs, 3g yeast. Mix in 300g flour. Rest until risen.

Roll dough, spread red sugar + chopped dates, roll and slice.

Score tops, steam 20 mins (cold start).

🍯 Sweet, coarse-textured goodness!

#4: NO-FAIL Floral Buns

Two secrets for perfect buns every time:

Pro Tips:

Dough ratio: 300g flour + 170g warm water + 3g yeast

Proof until light (not timed!)

Roll dough, brush oil, sprinkle salt + flour. Roll up, slice diagonally.

Press each piece with chopstick to form petals.

Steam 8 mins after full proofing.

💐 So fluffy, they’ll float off the plate!

#5: Sticky Sweet Date Buns

Caramel-like bliss in every bite!

Filling: Chopped dates + raisins + brown sugar

Dissolve 80g brown sugar in 160g hot water.

Mix 300g flour, 20g sesame seeds, 3g yeast. Add sugar water. Knead.

Roll dough, spread filling, roll tightly. Slice.

Place on carrot slices, proof 30 mins. Steam 15 mins.

🍇 Gooey center, fluffy exterior—heaven!

#6: 1-Ingredient Wonder: Pumpkin Buns

Zero water, all pumpkin power!

Shortcut:

Mash steamed pumpkin + sugar + 5g yeast. Mix in 500g flour.

Roll dough, brush oil, dust flour. Slice into strips.

Twist strips around fingers. Proof. Steam 15 mins.

🎃 Vibrant, naturally sweet, and ultra-moist!

#7: "Blooming Flower" Buns

Restaurant-worthy looks, home-kitchen ease!

Artistry:

Roll proofed dough into 7 balls. Flatten each into oval.

Cut slanted strips on surface, fold, roll into rose shape.

Proof 30 mins. Steam 15 mins.

🌹 Too pretty to eat… almost!

#8: Leftover Milk Buns

Rescue that half-finished milk carton!

Savory Twist:

Mix 300g flour + 200g warm milk + yeast. Knead.

Roll dough, layer oil, salt, flour, carrots, and scallions. Roll tightly.

Slice, pan-fry until golden. Add water, steam until tender.

🥛 Crispy-bottomed, veggie-packed cuties!

#9: 30-Second Twist Buns

One chopstick = instant pro results!

Hack:

Make dough (500g flour + 280g water + 5g yeast).

Roll, layer oil + carrots + scallions. Fold, slice, stack pieces.

Press with chopstick, twist around it. Proof 30 mins. Steam 12 mins.

🥢 Pillowy layers, maximum efficiency!

#10: Spicy Meat-Stuffed Buns ⚠️ WARNING: Highly Addictive!

Filling:

Minced pork + scallions + chili flakes + sesame seeds

Pour hot oil, then add soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, five-spice.

Assembly:

Roll dough into sheet, spread meat, roll up.

Cut segments, twist into buns. Cold-proof 15 mins. Steam 20 mins.

🌶️ Juicy, spicy, and utterly irresistible!

Final Tips:

Resting is key: Buns should feel light when lifted.

Steam right: Always rest 3-5 mins before opening lid!

Freeze extras: Reheat for instant snacks.

Which bun will you try first? 😉 Save this guide for your next kitchen adventure!