Steamed Buns
Fusion
Intermediate
DessertChristmas Pudding Steamed Buns (Bao): A Unique Dessert for Your Holiday Table
Steamed Buns
50 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
20
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
Combining the light, airy texture of steamed buns with the hearty, spiced tastes of classic Christmas pudding, these Christmas Pudding Bao Buns are the perfect seasonal treat for any celebration. Fill each bun with a buttery, warm mixture of dried fruits, citrus zest, and spices, and then top with cream and berries. This aesthetically pleasing, decadent dessert is simple to make.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For Bao Dough:
2 cupsAll-purpose flour
1 tspInstant yeast
1 tbspSugar
¾ cupWarm milk
½ tspBaking powder
1 tbspOil
¼ tspSalt
For Christmas Pudding Filling:
1 cupChristmas pudding, crumbled
½ cupMixed dried fruits
1 tspOrange zest
½ tspCinnamon powder
¼ tspNutmeg
2 tbspButter
For Garnish & Topping:
½ cupWhipped cream or warm custard
Handful Red berries (cranberries or currants)
for garnishOrange peel twists
for festive touRosemary sprigs
2 tbspCrushed pistachios
optionalEdible gold leaf
for dustingIcing sugar