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Beef and Onion Stuffed Bao
Fluffy baked baos filled with a savory filling of beef sautéed with garlic, onion, soy sauce and sesame oil, brushed with an egg glaze and sprinkled with white sesame seeds. Perfect for a convivial meal or an Asian appetizer.
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Critical Success Points
- • Activate the yeast correctly (milk temperature)
- • Knead the dough until a smooth texture is achieved
- • Allow the dough to rise sufficiently (doubled volume)
- • Thicken the filling with starch without forming lumps
- • Seal the baos airtight
- • Bake until golden
Safety Warnings
- • Be careful with hot oil when cooking the filling.
- • Handle raw meat with separate utensils to avoid cross-contamination.
- • The oven reaches 180 °C: use kitchen gloves to remove the sheet.
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