Bread
•Baked Honey-Glazed Char Siu Buns
Total Time
65 min
Servings
12 people
Level
medium
Rating
(1)
Baked Honey-Glazed Char Siu Buns
This variation transforms the classic steamed pork bun into a golden, baked delight featuring a soft milk-bread style dough. Filled with savory sweet roast pork and finished with a sticky honey glaze, these buns are perfect for a warm snack or a dim sum style lunch.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp instant yeast
3/4 cup warm milk
1 large egg
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 cup cooked roast pork, diced small
1 small onion, finely diced
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp honey (for glazing)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and yeast. Stir in warm milk, the egg, and softened butter until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- 3
While the dough rises, prepare the filling. In a pan over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until soft.
- 4
Add the diced roast pork, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is sticky and well combined. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- 5
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- 6
Flatten each piece into a disc, place a spoonful of the cooled pork filling in the center, and gather the edges to seal tightly. Roll into a smooth ball.
- 7
Place the buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down. Cover loosely and let them rest for 20 minutes.
- 8
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
Bake the buns for 15-18 minutes until they are golden brown on top.
- 10
Immediately brush the hot buns with honey for a shiny, sweet glaze before serving.
