Chinese Bakery-Style Sweet Bun Dough
This Chinese Bakery-Style Sweet Bun Dough yields a plush, tender crumb with a gentle sweetness that complements both classic and creative fillings. It’s enriched and supple, perfect for shaping into buns that bake up golden with a glossy finish—ideal for weekend baking sessions, holiday spreads, or anytime you’re craving soft, filled pastries.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chinese Bakery-Style Sweet Bun Dough, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the milk and sugar in a large mixing bowl until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the yeast, and let it sit until a frothy layer forms on the milk, about 10 minutes. Stir in the flour, most of the beaten eggs (reserve about 1 tablespoon of egg in a small bowl for later), vegetable oil, and salt; mix until thoroughly combined.
- 2
Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. The dough should be slightly sticky. Place the dough in a large oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, set the bowl in a warm place, and let it rise until doubled, 2 to 3 hours.
- 3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 4
Remove the dough from the bowl, and knead briefly to punch it down, about 1 minute. Roll the dough into a rope, and cut it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then use your fingers to flatten each ball into a disk about 5 to 6 inches in diameter.
- 5
Place about 2 tablespoons of your favorite bun filling in the center of each dough circle, and bring the edges of the dough up over the filling. Pinch and twist the top to seal the filling inside. Make sure there are no open spots. Place each filled bun seam-side down on the parchment paper while you finish shaping the remaining buns. Cover the filled buns with plastic wrap, and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Beat the reserved beaten egg with water until combined; brush the top of each bun with the egg wash and sprinkle a few sesame seeds on top.
- 7
Bake the buns in the preheated oven until the tops are browned and shiny, turning the baking sheet halfway through baking, for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.
- Calories 289.11 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 8.45 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 43.43 g 16%
- Total Fat 8.63 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.8 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 42.05 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 40.78 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.01 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 9.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 24.72 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.89 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 54.73 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 17.91 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Chinese Bakery Style Sweet Bun Dough is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Eggs, and Salt. Each serving provides about 289.11 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chinese Bakery-Style Sweet Bun Dough made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Eggs, Salt, Sesame Seeds. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chinese Bakery-Style Sweet Bun Dough?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 289.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chinese Bakery-Style Sweet Bun Dough easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chinese Bakery-Style Sweet Bun Dough healthy?
- Chinese Bakery-Style Sweet Bun Dough has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 289.11 calories and 8.45 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.8 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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