Kaya Steamed Buns (Kaya Bao)

Contributor: Ho Siew Loon

Welcome back to our Bao series! We shall start the series with our ever green Kaya Bao. Bao or steamed buns are popular among the Chinese communities and is usually eaten during breakfast or as a snack at any time of the day and it goes very well with a cup of coffee…

Bao looks simple to make but in actual fact it is not an easy task to get the soft texture. I have tried many recipes and have finally settled down to this recipe and has remained a favorite.

It is a lovely snack where you can wrap it up with your favorite filling like kaya, red bean pasted, meat many many more.

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is only 216 calories per serving.

What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?

For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

Ham and Cheese Buns

Braised Pork Belly (Dong Po Rou/东坡肉)

Char Siu Bao

Mexican Coffee Bun (Rotiboy)

Yield: 4 people

Kaya Steamed Buns (Kaya Bao)

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Kaya Bao. Bao or steamed buns are popular among the Chinese communities and is usually eaten during breakfast or as a snack at any time of the day.

Prep Time 1 hour

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 500 g (17 oz.) low protein flour or Bao flour
• 9 g Instant yeast
• 2 teaspoon double action baking powder
• 100 g (3.5 oz.) fine sugar
• 230 ml (7 oz.) water / Pandan juice, Blend 6 pandan leaves with water plus 1 tsp vinegar
• 50 g ( 2 oz.) shortening

Instructions

To make dough:

1. Mix all ingredients together and knead until it is smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and leave dough aside to rest for 15-20 minutes.

To wrap Bao:

1. Scoop Kaya filling with a small ice cream scoop or 1/2 Tbsp to make balls.
2. Divide dough into 50g (2 oz.) each.
3. Flatten dough and wrap the filling.
4. Let it rest for 40 minutes or till Bao is double in size.
5. Steam Bao for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

4 people
Amount Per Serving Calories 216Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 3gUnsaturated Fat 0gSodium 6mgCarbohydrates 26gSugar 24g