Shrimp Bao

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Courtesy of King Arthur Baking

Bao tastes amazing when it’s fresh and homemade! Find this King Arthur Baking recipe here!

I gave this recipe a 5 for taste and 3 ease! The dough comes together pretty easily, as does the filling, but you do need a steamer setup to get it done.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

Dough

• 1 cup (227g) milk, warm*

• 1 heaping teaspoon instant yeast

• 3 cups (360g) all purpose flour

• 6 tablespoons (74g) granulated sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for coating the bowl

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, optional

*Substitute unsweetened unflavored plant-based milk (or water) for dairy milk, if desired. 

Glaze

• 3 scallions, finely chopped, green part only

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Lobster filling

• three 1 1/2-pound lobsters, steamed*

• 5 scallions, coarsely chopped

• 1 to 3 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated; to taste

• 1 to 3 teaspoons garlic, minced; to taste

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

*Or substitute 360g (a scant pound) of cooked lobster meat or shrimp.