To make gua bao (Steamed slider buns) from Mooncakes and Milk Bread: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries (page 19) by Kristina Cho

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  • instant yeast
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  • TinyCitiKitchen on August 16, 2023

    My first stab at bao, and they were perfect. And they froze beautifully: after steaming, I froze on a sheet, then layered with waxed paper in a zip lock. When I was ready to serve, I simply steamed them again. Worked like a charm, meaning this can be an "anytime" bread. I can't wait to try the sweet potato version for my Thanksgiving leftovers :)

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