Light and Fluffy Chinese Steamed Buns
Light and Fluffy Chinese Steamed Buns are soft, pillowy, and faintly sweet, showcasing a clean wheat aroma with each bite. They’re comforting enough for breakfast with warm soy milk, yet versatile for snacks or to pair with savory fillings at dinner. Expect a tender crumb and smooth texture that makes them a crowd-pleaser any time of day.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Light and Fluffy Chinese Steamed Buns, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Sprinkle the yeast over 1 cup of warm water in a large bowl.
- 2
The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C).
- 3
Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and forms a creamy foam.
- 4
Combine the flour, sugar, and baking soda in a small bowl.
- 5
Stir half of the flour mixture into the yeast mixture until no dry spots remain.
- 6
Stir in the remaining flour, a 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 7
When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 15 minutes.
- 8
Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in it, and turn to coat with oil.
- 9
Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 10
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and shape into rounds.
- 11
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and add water to just below the bottom of the steamer.
- 12
Cover and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- 13
Add the buns, cover again, and steam for 20 minutes.
- 14
Serve hot.
- Calories 178.66 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.6 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 36.44 g 13%
- Total Fat 0.8 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 2.84 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.39 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.85 g --
- Added Sugars 1.66 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 1.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.1 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Light and Fluffy Chinese Steamed Buns is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, and Cooking Oil. Each serving provides about 178.66 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Light and Fluffy Chinese Steamed Buns made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Cooking Oil, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Light and Fluffy Chinese Steamed Buns?
- About 55 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 178.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Light and Fluffy Chinese Steamed Buns easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Light and Fluffy Chinese Steamed Buns healthy?
- Light and Fluffy Chinese Steamed Buns has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 178.66 calories and 4.6 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat and Gluten, 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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