Mala 5 Mushroom Bao Buns Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Dough

   In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine warm water and vegetable oil. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

2. 2

   Knead the Dough

   Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

3. 3

   Prepare the Filling

   While the dough is rising, clean and chop all the mushrooms. In a pan over medium heat, sauté the Shimeji, King Oyster, Button, and Enoki mushrooms until cooked through. Add pickled Shiitake and scallions, and stir for another 2 minutes. Season with spicy sauce if desired.

4. 4

   Shape the Bao Buns

   Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle, place a spoonful of the mushroom filling in the center, and gather the edges to seal the bun.

5. 5

   Steam the Buns

   Place the filled buns on a parchment-lined steamer basket. Steam over boiling water for about 10-12 minutes, or until fluffy and cooked through.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve the bao buns warm, drizzled with extra spicy sauce if desired.