Vietnamese Steamed Buns (Banh Bao)

Simple, 3-ingredient Vietnamese dough is the perfect base for steamed buns you can fill as you like.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 162 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 5 cups self-rising flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix flour, milk, and sugar together in a bowl. Cover and allow to rise, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 2

Punch dough down and separate into 20 equal-sized bun shapes.

Step 3

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add buns, cover, and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.