How to Make Steamed Chinese Flower Buns (花卷) Simple Recipe

Here's a super simple, easy Chinese Flower Bun 花卷 Recipe.
Ingredients:
2 Cups All Purpose flour
1/4 cup warm water
3/4 cup milk or water
1 tsp yeast
1/4 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt or chinese spice salt
1 tbsp cooking oil
Bacon/Chinese Sausage/Cheese/Anything else you like to experiment with (optional)
1/2 - 1 Cup scallions
Bamboo Steamer(others would work as well): amzn.to/1RLqz98
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[@Renegade-Sam]

im not asian im Mexican but i love asian food so i went to the market and got all the ingredients i needed the asian people in the asian market looked at me like "wtf is this guy doing here" Hahaha any who yesterday i made (char siu, Chinese flower buns, pad thai, kimbop, white rice and a delicious Mexican salad) for my family they had Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Mexican all in one day hahaha awesome video

[@dolan9990]

Scquagilychicken that's really cool

[@leafster1337]

nice

[@sehrlimagic2689]

i read this comment and was really about to roll my eyes at you how pad thai and kimbap are not chinese until the last few words :'D you got me

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I just moved to China and these are my favorite kind of buns to order! Now I'm pumped to try them myself!

[@brandonstennett3574]

okay, im a uni student, im piss poor broke. and iv still brought a damn bamboo streamer. damn it mikey chan.

[@brandonstennett3574]

+Brandon Stennett on this note, does anyone have any recommendation on recipes i can use this thing for....im in wales and knowledge of this stuff is few and far between

[@tbd]

+Brandon Stennett search "dim sum recipes" :)

[@tgy119]

You can do so much with a steamer, steam veggies, fish, pork ribs, etc.

[@brandonstennett3574]

didnt think of ribs! cheers

[@mariagmartinho]

Brandon Stennett Don't forget to cover it with cooking paper or even use a plate to collect the juices. I suggest making Baozi (pork buns). Chen has this recipe as well. ;)

[@WitheringRowan]

Of course I want the flower buns! (though, no one has ever given me flowers so)

[@WitheringRowan]

Naaw

[@rubencanas4230]

Poor girl every girl deserves to get flowers

[@QuangTran.]

I always wanted to learn how to make this! Thank you for sharing this

[@jibboooo]

+Quang Tran Hey Quang!

[@QuangTran.]

TitanWarrior51 ahhah Ayy! Whats up brother!

[@joshuaphung7844]

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[@VintxgeAmor]

Thanks for the Vids man, I have an Chinese girlfriend (from Fuzhou) and she's been really impressed with my cooking from your tutorials and it's really got me into cooking for the first as I'm only 18 haha. Keep em coming!👍✌

[@exmousse]

definitely hands down flower buns over flowers! but only if they are handmade. I am seriously, seriously impressed Mike!

[@MsLugiratina]

Im a girl and if my significant other gave me flower buns instead of a bouquet of flowers, id marry them

[@KayLyda]

+MsLugiratina OMG me too!

[@BenjaminGoose]

+KayLyda GMO me too!

[@jaylee1203]

eww.. how cheap

[@mikelitoris843]

u a grill?

[@mikelitoris843]

I'm a grill btw;) ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@azaleaparkin7884]

Mike, you are awesome and I absolutely love love love your videos/tutorials. Please DO NOT retire!

[@lauramcclure4483]

you just love watching us drool. I so need to make this

[@mmkkkk2912]

Mike, I would love to have flowered buns instead of a bouquet! I swear every video I adore you more!

[@EuphoricFrenzy]

i would accept food over flower on a date any day! XD

[@sussyleonkuffo]

I will love flower rolls instead of roses!!! Definitely food conquers!!! 👏🏽

[@32k0c]

The texture and visual contrast are stunning! So impressive, but so simple!

[@Sunnywow1]

Kinda weird that I'm Chinese, I live in Asia and I'm learning so much about Chinese food from a guy who lives in the U.S. But your videos are so informative, funny and the recipes are so easy to follow that I serious think this is the best cooking channel for Chinese food on KZbin. Also love how you always have some interesting stories to tell about the culture.

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Me and my bro watch you all the TIME!!! I ❤️ you!

[@strictlydumpling]

+May McLean thank you!!!

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[@chefykitty]

Love your videos! You're so thoughtful to research and add the links to the tools/spices you use in the description! Keep the awesome videos coming!

[@chesadjanelle778]

For some reason I love watching food whenever it's my 10 min break from studying at home. Maybe I'm hungry or I'm just tired. I'll try to make this tomorrow! :D

[@MarissaBjobs]

I really love this flower buns. You perfectly done this simple delicious recipe. share us more of your steamed buns recipes. Good luck.

[@Crazybear-yi1yo]

I had made some mantou dough earlier and left it in the fridge because I didn’t have anything that would have made a filling. Then I remembered this video and it turned out that I had everything. Making it right now! Thanks!

[@flowerbin2425]

Hi from a flower shop owner! Flowers are sooo much more expensive than that, but I would be much happier receiving handmade flower buns. It would be your thought and time spent that meant much. Maybe I could convince guys to make the buns and give flowers too. Any lady getting that much would be smitten indeed!

[@MsBee-iw3qw]

I would pick the flower buns over actual flowers any day! XD

[@Sh4peofmyheart]

Someone showed up with a dozen of these, I think I would fall in love immediately... Lol!

[@MKMonsterr]

I gotta stop watching your videos so late at night because they make me so hungry.

[@jonathonsimon7770]

Wow - what an incredible coincidence. I just made Flower Buns for the first time ever this past Wed night, just 2 days before Mike released this video. And if that's not strange enough, the video I watched on making buns went for a solid white look, while I decided to experiment with my buns I made 2 batches of bun dough, the first I added just a tiny bit of green food color, and (yup) green onions and salt (based on an idea from Mike's pancake video). To the second dough I added a hint of orange food coloring and (you wont believe) chopped Chinese sausage, mainly chosen to use up my last 2 sausages, and to have something to blend nicely with the orange dough. This literally and figuratively gave the buns a very interesting "twist", when I staced an orange piece with a green piece on the bottom. I felt those colors look natural (i.e. carrot and spinach) and really play up the flower theme, but I guess any color combination will work. I really don't have any baking experience, so Mike is right, that making these buns is pretty easy. I think the main things are to be careful not to add too much liquid, and to be patient and give the dough time to expand. I noticed my Green layer, the first one I kneaded, wasn't quite as airy as my second dough, as I think I should have waited just a bit longer before the rolling process. Anyway my family was amazed by the taste and the look of these buns. Like Mike said, it really makes you look like a pro, and just not that hard to do. I am ready to try again, and I think Mike's twisting instructions will help me do a better job on my next batch. Oh...one last thing that Mike also got right. The only thing I thought could make these flower buns tastier would be (yes) some cheese, so I melted some string cheese over the top as I ate them - if only I'd know, i'd have put the cheese in the dough like this recipe.

[@uniformgrey]

Amazing! Definitely have to try making these! Of course a dozen flower buns trumps regular flowers, because these take time, effort and care :) Also thanks for the neat legend at the end! Cheers!

[@lauramcclure4483]

I think most women would just love the fact a man cooked for them.

[@AndrewMaksym]

+Laura Mcclure I can cook. And it's fun!

[@lauramcclure4483]

Go andrew. Women love a man that can cook

[@AndrewMaksym]

Laura Mcclure I also draw and make 3-d models on my spare time. (:

[@nitey992]

+Laura Mcclure Yes that's so true women loves men that can cook.

[@kaiewaii]

+Andrew Maksym ppffft i can turn my head 360 degrees without moving. beat that

[@lydiajoystuart4082]

I'd love to get this instead of flowers but my guy could never make these. But I'm totally going to make these for my next pot luck! Can't wait to see their faces when I walk in with my bamboo steamer! Yum!!

[@TheAussiePirate]

Mike, I can't believe you didn't dip them in hot oil! 😮

[@DianaWanMa]

Thank you Mickey, I don't have my granny here to ask her for the receipt but I have you! Steaming my buns now :D

[@kjt9650]

I just made these! They are super delicious thank you for the simple and easy to follow recipe!! 😁😁

[@SamuraiSquash]

food > flowers always

[@anthonysgutierrez]

thank you so much for showing this recipe. I've always wanted to learn this recipe. Looks amazing and will serve to make family. I've made you seaweed and tomato and cucumber soup and it turned out amazing. Can't wait to try these flower buns. Thanks

[@sommaypoole1367]

Looks easy to make and very tasty. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheVictoriasixx]

I literally watch your videos everyday 😄 I love it!

[@goodi2shooz]

great recipe Mike! I got my steamer from bed bath and beyond they have them at the store so they are easy to get!

[@bdavis7801]

Looks so yummy! Yes food over flowers every time. Girls like guys that can cook. ;D

[@superanimegal]

thank u so much, was wondering how to use my bamboo steamer. can't wait to make this

[@vanessaeult]

Love the cute little pestle and mortar sitting in the corner :)

[@Bombogor]

my flower breads turned ou delicious and pretty , thank you for recipe

[@Gamyeon]

To answer your question, it will depend if we are talking about real roses or... let's say, chocolate ones. Because I like my chocolate, and then again I can dry the roses to make rose water/tea with real ones. BUT! I do agree I would love it if my boyfriend gave me flower buns, although I'll be honest it'd be awesome if he made them OR if we made them together. Those look delicious. I'll make sure to make some once I have access to a bamboo steamer.

[@wwaxwork]

Great video, I'm going to have a go at making these this weekend. It would be great if you had a website with your recipes on, while I love to watch stuff being made, I guess I'm old fashioned but I find it easier to follow a written recipe than keep stopping & starting videos while cooking.

[@cactuswren9771]

If you were approaching me with buns, I'd fall for both, especially if you made them yourself!! LIKE your steamy buns, even though we didn't see them in the video. :)p You make me LOL, especially your version of how the buns came to be. THANKS!! Very entertaining.

[@almi5260]

I want flower buns! looks so nice

[@JessingThingsUp]

interesting story at the end!! the buns looked delish!

[@MsJalo2012]

I just made these today, I used spam instead of Chinese sasauge, my bf loves them! thank you!

[@billcosbyeatsbabies9947]

I like the idea of that bamboo steamer

[@kimberlycabanas5131]

Great recipe. Can't wait to try it.

[@loliepop520hui]

Will never mind if I get these buns for valentines!!!!

[@anixson3678]

omg!! you could put anything in there! garlic salt, rosemary, and parmasean; sundried tomatoes, basil, and pork sausage; cinnamon, vanilla sugar, and chocolate; black sesame and sugar; diced jackfruit; pinapple and bacon! just to name a few...

[@Your.Uncle.AngMoh]

You mention the rolled out dough looking like a pizza... I reckon you could cut some tomato and capsicum (bell pepper) into a 2mm dice, then do the same with some pepperoni. Use a thick tomato sauce to lightly cover your dough, top with the tomato, capsicum, pepperoni and some cheese. Steam and eat.

[@saundra7777]

I would take these over flowers any day :-) They look so good yum :-)

[@indirapoitier338]

picnic and flower bun bouquet :-) yeah! Lil. they look great

[@billyyoung3726]

dude you are talented! this looks so good!

[@donnadong7493]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe.

[@lollypokemon]

looks rlly good, you're a pro !!

[@tammylucas6128]

can't wait to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing

[@dianapovero7319]

Herb blossom flower buns - I could fall for a gentleman who brought that for a gift.

[@elsalisa146]

This is great! Make bean curd rolls Mikey, you are my hero.

[@nhungcrosbie8750]

They looks so good, I can't wait to try them out!

[@tzisorey]

"Take your fingers as if you're about to twist it.... then twist it." Wow, didn't see that coming ;) Seriously though, they look fantastic! Have to try this sometime!

[@aichan2627]

Great to know the story behind the name👍🏻❤️

[@evergreentree8042]

Buns instead of flowers? Yes please!!

[@jinghaoliang995]

Looks yummy....keep it up.

[@chzzyg2698]

I just made some with leftover Baozi dough, with chives and Velvita. They came out really tasty. I usually make some plain steamed bread with salt, or pretzel's with the leftover dough, but I think this'll be my new thing.

[@Bewen_]

Wow you are more helpful than my mom

[@XxScArEcRoWxX1]

good recipe and good job. i much appreciate all of your channels. keep well.

[@br-it991]

Loved this!! & the legend was so entertaining. Thanks Mike

[@dolcegabbanaforever]

Steamed buns are the best!

[@ArinWeitzman]

You're awesome Mike.

[@Pkaythao89]

love love your videos.....i am going to try this

[@oraenor]

I bet peanut butter and Nutella flower buns will pick up all the girls

[@lauramcclure4483]

oh that's sounds delisious

[@astrow2483]

Good thinking :)

[@purplypink9462]

But missing the point of Chinese flower buns. Chinese buns traditionally don't add both peanut butter nor Nutella. It will not be the Chinese flower bun! Instead is Italian or American flower buns

[@astrow2483]

+Purplypink as I recall, I had those flower buns twisted with savory sesame 'butter` or its called sesame sauce when I was small. yeah traditionally its savory kinda taste :)

[@rollinjointz]

What!!! That would be the food equivelant of CRACK or Heroin,,,,!!!!!

[@madifroogie6938]

It taste really good

[@cludden2003]

These look perfect, it's such a joy to watch your channel :)

[@H.J.M.]

SO going to make these.

[@LinhNguyen-hn1yg]

I love your Shows.Thanks.

[@DeGreyChristensen]

I just made these today. They were great. I used sourdough start instead of yeast so it took a lot longer to rise. They were delicious though.

[@madifroogie6938]

This is a awesome recipe

[@SilkaLiveDoll]

I bet some of that Char Siu you showed us how to make would be FREAKING AMAZING in these. ^.^

[@roxyhh]

My favorite 花卷 is pepper and salt flavored, it tastes simply good and can match every dish perfectly! And black sugar with sesame paste flavored 糖花卷！

[@KayLyda]

This was great, I can't wait to try it! Thank you!

[@terriweeks2540]

Mikey is really my favorite 😊

[@YSFmemories]

wow, hua juan has been my favorite since I was like 7. Esepcially hua juan with green onions (LOTS OF GREEN ONIONS) in them. We have very, very similar tastes! btw as a tip: if you don't want to get oil on your hands, pour it all in one spot on the dough, then you take a corner of the dough, and dip it in the oil, and use that to rub the oil all over the dough. hope that made sense.

[@Qchenteig]

I got hungry just watching this ... I've to definitely try this recipe out. daisies, roses and elderflowers are edible ... though I would prefer the chinese flower buns as gifts.

[@david724]

"You Don't Want your buns to be too greasy" LOOOL 7:13 made me laugh. Ty Strictly Dumpling for these videos, They're pretty dope.

[@rosaradioactiva8974]

I seriously love these! I shall make some soon :9 Thanks for the recipe Mike!

[@mygoldenhour]

salivating! looks amazing.

[@yingziyu5416]

it's ART!!!

[@steamriceroll]

Thank you. I will try this recipe.

[@KE4VVF]

Beautiful!!

[@c0t556]

This looks amazing!

[@purplestarowl89]

i will give this recipe a try

[@Caotoonz]

Great tutorial Mike!! I'm gonna go make this soon!😁

[@Thchanator]

Cheese in chinese steamed buns? Your chinese card is revoked!!! LOL It's all good. Looks delicious. Subscribed!

[@chewchewpark]

One more recipe to try!

[@rosielinaful]

Looking good mike

[@kristingallo2158]

I don't know how I got here, but now I'm hungry

[@AS-ht5bp]

I would be so happy if a guy made me steamed buns

[@aimeiday]

So, so beautiful

[@TheChiramu]

Chinese sausage and green onions look best :).