Appetizer
Easy
Cheese Bread
30 min
Breads and pastries
Easy
Recipe of Pan Bao
Pan bao is a traditional steamed bread from Chinese cuisine, known for its fluffy texture and mild flavor. This recipe, adapted for the oven, offers a homemade version of this classic, perfect for serving with jam, tea, or coffee. It is easy to make and results in a light and versatile bread.
Why this recipe works
The dough, enriched with a touch of sugar and extra virgin olive oil, achieves a tender crumb and a golden exterior. The kneading and resting process allows the gluten to develop, resulting in a bread with an ideal texture for filling or enjoying on its own.
Ideal for
This bread is perfect for breakfasts and snacks, and is especially comforting on cold afternoons, shared with family. Its oval shape and individual size make it practical for serving on any occasion.
Variations
- You can substitute water with milk for a softer crumb.
- Add sesame seeds to the surface before baking for a crunchy touch.
- Fill the buns with meat, vegetables, or cream for a more substantial version.
Cook
2 min
Servings
16
Ingredients
Directions
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1
Dilute the yeast in warm water.
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2
We continue to add the sugar and oil. Dilute again and pour it over the flour.
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3
Mix well until you get a uniform mass.
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4
Knead the dough for a few minutes and let it rest for an hour in a bowl covered with a damp cloth.
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5
After the hour has passed, we take out the dough and cut it in half.
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6
We will roll up both halves creating a roll. And from each one we will cut pieces. There should be about 16 equal parts left.
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7
We make balls with the 16 pieces cut from the two rolls.
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8
Cover all the balls with film.
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9
We pour Flour on the table and we take it one by one, making them an oval shape. We painted more than half of each piece and folded it, and removed it on a small baking paper.
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10
Let them double in size and start baking them in the kettle.
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11
10 minutes with the lid on and
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12
another 5 without the cover.
