Delicate Japanese Bao
Soft, fluffy bao dough infused with delicate yeast flavor, perfect for serving with your favorite Japanese dishes.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups Bao flourpreferably Japanese bread flour
- ●1 teaspoon Yeastdelicate yeast
- ●1/4 teaspoon Salt
- ●1 tablespoon Sugar
- ●1 cup Warm water
- ●1/4 cup Japanese milkor regular milk
- ●1 tablespoon Sesame seedsoptional
- ●1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of warm water and 1 teaspoon of delicate yeast.
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2. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes, until it becomes frothy.
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3. Add the bao flour, salt, sugar, and Japanese milk to the bowl.
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4. Mix the dough until it forms a smooth ball.
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5. Knead the dough for 10 minutes, until it becomes elastic.
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6. Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise for 1 hour, until it doubles in size.
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7. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 4-6 equal pieces.
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8. Shape each piece into a ball and flatten it slightly into a disk.
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9. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat.
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10. Cook the bao for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown.
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11. Brush the bao with vegetable oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
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12. Serve the bao warm with your favorite Japanese dishes.