Filled buns recipe

Meat buns (aka pyrizhky) are absolutely addicting. I mean, how can you go wrong with a soft, buttery bun surrounding a flavourful meaty filling? Spoiler alert: you cannot.

These homemade bao buns are perfectly soft and fluffy plain steamed buns. Delicious and easy to make, they’re ready to be filled with any flavourful filling you like. These bao buns (Chinese steamed buns / lotus leaf buns) have the perfect soft and fluffy (like little pillows of dough) yet slightly chewy texture and a wonderful flavour too. They freeze perfectly so make up a big batch and have them at the ready for an easy weeknight dinner.

Start the dough. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, butter, and salt until warm (115-120 degrees F) and the butter is almost melted; stir constantly. In a large mixing bowl...

Pan-fried buns filled with a delicious filling of cabbage, vermicelli noodles, and other veggies. All wrapped in some homemade dough before being pan-fried until golden brown and crisp then cooked in a steam to get that nice crisp exterior but chewy inside.These are inspired by my favourite buns from the food stalls and night markets in Taipei. I’d pack a dozen in my suitcase and freeze it when I get back home, and they’d still be soo good! These can of course be frozen and reheated too for…

Baked char siu bao (also sometimes spelled cha siu bao), or Chinese BBQ Pork Buns, consist of soft milk bread and a savory filling of Chinese BBQ Pork. They're a Chinese bakery favorite!

These yummy chicken buns are a perfect snack idea for the...[read more]

Traditional Polish jagodzianki are soft and fluffy yeast buns filled with juicy blueberries. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, these sweet buns are a beloved Polish treat.

Custard buns are soft milk bread filled with a creamy custard filling in the centers. They are delightful soft buns that make perfect snacks or breakfasts.

Soft for days, these sandwich buns are sturdy enough for a burger, but aren't dense and thick. They’re airy, soft, fluffy, and simply perfect. Dairy-free substitutions included.

Steamed buns are delicious, fluffy bread rolls that are often served as an appetizer or snack food in East Asia. The dough for the steamed buns may be plain and simple, but options for steamed buns filling are just about endless--from sweet fillings like red bean paste to savory kinds like pork and veggies, you can never know what you're getting into until you take that first scrumptious bite.