Vegan Pan-Fried Buns
These vegan pan-fried buns are soft, fluffy, and incredibly flavorful. Perfect as a side dish or a tasty snack, they’re surprisingly easy to make and require minimal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 buns
- Category: Snack
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for greasing
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Chopped scallions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add oil, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a ball and flatten slightly to form a bun shape.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
- Place the buns in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions (optional) before serving.
Notes
Serve these buns warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as soy sauce or a sweet chili sauce.
Find it online: https://cubaqueen.com/vegan-pan-fried-buns/