Chinese Cocktail Buns

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place milk and ⅓ cup sugar in a small saucepan; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add ¼ cup butter; gently heat mixture until butter melts and mixture is warm but not hot — no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk 2 ½ cups flour and yeast together until well combined; stir in milk mixture. Beat 1 egg in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture until forms a sticky, wet dough. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface; knead for about 10 minutes, gradually kneading in 1 cup more flour, or as needed, to make a smooth, elastic dough.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Form dough into a round ball, place into an oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover bowl with a cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Beat ½ cup sugar and remaining ¼ cup butter in a bowl until light and fluffy; stir in coconut, milk powder, and remaining ½ cup flour until smooth and combined. Set filling aside. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Punch down dough on a floured surface; cut into 2 equal pieces. Cut each piece into 8 equal-sized pieces (16 pieces total). Form each piece into an oblong shape; flatten with a floured rolling pin. Spoon about 1 tablespoon filling in center of 1 flattened dough piece. Pull and pinch edges of dough together to enclose filling; place buns seam-side down onto a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining filling and flattened dough pieces. Cover buns with a cloth; let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Beat remaining 1 egg in a bowl; brush on each bun for a glossy coating. Sprinkle each bun with sesame seeds.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool before serving.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (32 servings total)