I Made Soft Fluffy Steamed Buns From Scratch

I’ve been eating these every other day! Here’s how to make these fluffy steamed buns with that perfect QQ texture.
You can also make a whole batch and pop them in the freezer! I usually just steam them frozen for around 20 minutes and they taste just as good.
You can find the recipe for these these right here:
www.ingatylam.com/fluffy-stea...
Ingredients:
1 cup + 2 tbsp warm water
1 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
500g all purpose flour (a little over 4 cups of flour)
2 1/2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp oil
Steps:
1. Add sugar into warm water and stir until completely dissolved.
2. Add yeast into lukewarm sugar water mixture. Do not stir, and let sit for 10 minutes. You should see bubbly foam form on top.
3. Slowly add yeast mixture into flour while stirring continuously. Add oil and form into dough.
4. Move dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth, or use a stand mixer. If kneading with hand, you can rest the dough under a wet towel for 2 - 3 minutes in between to help make kneading easier.
5. Put dough in a bowl and cover with a wet towel. Rest for 5 - 10 minutes.
6. Lightly flour workspace and roll out the dough into a rectangular shape. Use pastry brush to lightly coat surface water and fold inwards into thirds. Repeat this step for 3 to 4 times.
7. Brush surface of dough with water and roll tightly into a log shape, making sure it’s completely sealed.
8. Cut into smaller pieces and rest each piece on top of parchment paper or wax paper.
9. Let dough proof for 20 minutes.
10. If using a steamer, start steaming with cold water on high heat. Once water starts boiling, lower to medium heat and steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and open the lid just enough for steam to escape for around 3 - 4 minutes.
Excited for you all to try this at home!
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Fluffier than my gudetama stuffed plushie

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Inga Lam :0 you replied :D

[@wellthen9552]

So I tried the recipe, and it turned out great!! Thank you Inga :) For those who already tried it but buns turned out different, or those who never tried it yet, I have some tips: Dead yeast - Your yeast might be dead if there's no foaming or bubbling, and it could be dead if it's expired and kept opened for too long. Without the alive yeast, the dough won't double and become soft and fluffy. (NOTE: If you think your yeast is dead, it could just need more time to activate. Wait for 15 - 20 minutes. If there's absolutely no foam or bubbles, it's dead. Throw the mixture away because why waste the other precious ingredients lmao. My mixture had minimal foaming, but it still expanded so please be cautious.) Also, your yeast could be alive but cold water killed or could kill it. The water used can't be boiling hot or cold. It should be warm enough that you can feel its warmer temperature, but shouldn't be hot till your finger hurts touching the water. Over kneeding/Under kneeding - I kneeded for around 8 minutes before putting in the oil and kneeded for 3 more minutes. Overkneeding would cause a effect on flavor AND texture. It would be dense, rough, and probably very odd-tasting. There's really no way to fix over-worked gluten, but you can let it rise and proof a little longer to loosen it up. Underkneeding would cause the dough to collapse while steaming because of the under-worked gluten. This can be fixed easily if you're still kneeding the dough. Just kneed until you reached 10 minutes. Kneeding is so important as without it, the dough would come out as a sad blob. It would lose its strength and structure. Not using the exact ingredients/Not following the instructions exactly - This seems like a stupid topic to touch, but it is really, REALLY, REALLY important to watch the video and read the recipe throughly. Don't modify the recipe if you never made it before. Every ingredient in this recipe makes up the dough. Don't leave out the oil and sugar, don't substitute (UNLESS you have to), don't change it. If you want to use a different kind of flour, do it after you actually tried the recipe. If you want to add salt, do it after you tried it. No one can confirm the results if you change it. More notes: 1. I mainly followed the video as to the recipe in the description, because it's slightly different. 2. Inga never really specified how much water you should add into the steamer, but you could add 2 inches of water. This recipe gave me 2 batches, so if you also have 2, add a few more cups of water. Don't add too much though, as the water isn't cooking the buns, the steam from the water is lol. 3. If you're measuring the ingredients in cups, spoon and level the flour!!! Don't pack it in! If you do, there will be too much flour compared to the metric measurements. Fluff around the flour with a spoon and spoon it into the cup. Then scrape off excess flour with a butter knife. I hope these tips helped, and don't feel discouraged to make the buns, they are really easy and simple if you kind of know what you're doing :D

[@suekeane]

Thank you @Well Then

[@charkjake934]

Do you know if we should eat them immediately or can they last a few days

[@wellthen9552]

@@charkjake934 They taste the best if eaten warm, but you can put them in an airtight container and store in a fridge for around 3 days. Then just re-steam the buns and they'll taste the same as before :)

[@mosslimbayter277]

@@wellthen9552 We've made these for decades (we stuff them with chopped or cooked shredded BBQ pork or cooked ground beef/pork/onion with a little curry powder), they freeze well.

[@graceisog5027]

Can you pls advise when using instant yeast? I tried twice and my dough is so hard and dense and dry before even kneading

[@davinly3735]

Her voice is so calming 🥰❤️ and the buns look so good I’m going to try and make it like her

[@IngaLam]

I believe in you!

[@tagg3dsensei268]

When she says it smells sooo good and places the steamed bun near thr camera, i honestly expected to smell something. 🤦‍♂️

[@IngaLam]

I’m sorry 😂

[@tagg3dsensei268]

AAAA I got a replyyy. Love you Inga!! keep posting your videos, both here, and in Buzzfeed and Tasty too! All the way from the Philippines!

[@mikel9912]

Lmao! It should work next time.. Scratch & sniff 😊😁

[@Mango0Dango]

"I would imagine this is what a baby butt feels like... that is inappropriate and we are not going to say that" xD cuteness overload :3

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She’s like a casual chef. She does things and they always come out amazing.

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My favourite little detail about this video is Inga’s shirt 😂

[@IngaLam]

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ing ur right. Sooo cuteee

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When you're excited you sound like an animated character or a Disney princess but when you're more calm I find your voice sooo soothing and pleasant to hear

[@dominicyang9309]

I’m not Taiwanese but I do eat that often as a hungry 12 year old Korean. Sometimes with with bean paste of meat fillings! Love your videos!

[@sarahishere100]

same! although I'm malaysian, us asians really do like our steamed buns huh

[@oochipchoogi]

Yes!!! I'm also Asian, and I like eating Siopao ^^

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ASIAN SQUAD

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I'm not Asian but I envy Asian food ;^;

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We like our steamed buns like how we like girls, thicc

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lots of love from Vietnam

[@IngaLam]

❤️ I can’t wait to see you make these!

[@lottiedoyle1103]

I bought a steamer and made these this week, they were delicious!! Thank you! I've been craving them for months and can't get to the place I used to buy them. My kids were equally as thrilled!

[@genner-vincenthodgson5177]

Hi, I just wanted to say I come back to this video every time I make bao or mantou. I have a lot of food and texture aversions and I make this quite often because I love the flavor and texture. I would also like to mention that kneading the dough by hand for 13-15 minutes does wonders for my previously non-existent biceps! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, I really love it

[@kyrahumpartzoomian914]

This was absolutely amazing! Your energy is so calming and infectious. I’m not the best cook but I’ve always loved steamed buns and never thought I could make them myself. This recipe seems so easy and the way you delivered it made me feel confident to try it myself someday! I loved your little interjections about how it made you think of your family and childhood. Food is one of the things that brings us together no matter how far apart we are, and it’s something that is so great to remember and see when we can’t be so close to each other right now. Thank you for this wonderful video ❤️

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I will definitely try all of Inga's recipe right after I gather all the ingredients. And after quarantine here in the Philippines 🇵🇭. 😊

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I've had a pretty rough day but after this I feel so much better because her voice is so soothing and its so calming just watching her make food

[@txffanyngo]

These steamed buns reminded me of my childhood 🥰 always eating bao for breakfast. I'm gonna try to make this, these look amazing ❤

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You have no idea how excited I get when I see you have uploaded a video! I love you voice it's so soothing and calming. I also enjoy that you get just as excited about food as me ❤ thankyou so so much for uploading.

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Near 60k!! ❤️ I always watch Inga's videos because Inga's voice is so therapeutic ajd calming. in the end i always learn something from you.. love you

[@syoomik212]

After I watched your video, I decided to make these since it looked relatively easy. Turned out sooo great! Thank you so much for the recipe!

[@JackoDrago]

Love mantou! Looks amazing :D I'll have to try making it myself

[@jay_deluxxe]

I search the reciepe so long time, thank you! As I was a childhood, my in school Bestfriend was from China and she give me someday to try it to eat. Now, many years later, I think about it again and was searching how it called, because I know it was not so much ingredients. But I didn't know the name from it. Aww, I must try it! 😍🥰👍 Thank you! Greetings from Germany!

[@kkeo2284]

You have no idea how long I've been wanting to make this steam bun. Thank you for sharing the recipes with us!

[@isabellaawang]

made these last night💕 they came out so good my grandma was so proud and my family devoured them:))))) I was so happy since it was my first time making them. I missed that taste of fresh mantou🥺

[@isabellaawang]

thank u so much for the recipe inga, forever grateful and I will be making these again

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:0 those buns are the best thing I have seen today it also brings back childhood memories :3

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I love your cooking videos! They're so calming and informative. I've been making boba way too much thanks to your video!

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I am making these tomorrow so I have been watching different videos for guidance. This video was by far one of the best ones I have seen. I can't wait to try this recipe. I will let everyone know how it goes!

[@Frox1n]

i made these and they turned out amazing!! little tip, when adding the sugar to the water, add some salt too. it enhances the flavor and is amazing !! thanks for the recipe :)

[@ksenykeny]

You’re soo precious😢❤️ Thank you for your energy and smile, sunshine🔆

[@yesenialopez1860]

Just made it such an amazing recipe, the bread was so soft and fluffy , totally recommend!!!😋

[@bluetree7191]

Hey, so I just discovered your channel a month ago and I really like your cooking! I tried making this recipe and my family loved it! I hope that I can make more of your recipes some other day! Thank you 😊

[@peace414]

Thank you for sharing this video. You made the process look so easy. Will give it a try! Thanks!

[@stevenla7865]

all these baos just remind me of the pixar short film “bao”🥰🥰 cute and fluffy

[@thegoatmama9693]

I made these tonight and it was such an easy recipe to follow. Thank you so much for this wonderful video!

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Cutest sandwich I ever seen in my life. Great work Inga, you da best!

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I thank the recommendation gods for bringing me here, I had no idea she had her own channel!!!! LOVE IT

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You’re voice is so soothing. You and Alvin should make large dumplings.

[@EstairiaH]

I tried this recipe today, I don’t have a mixer so I didn’t knead them dough as much as you. I got the spiral layers in my buns but I like the layers! Super satisfying to make my own buns! Thank you for sharing this receipt ! 😊

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I don't have a sweet tooth, I am not into buns/bread. But I love Inga's every single video - it's so healing and therapeutic 💕

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I like watching Inga's because I miss being in the kitchen as much as I used to. Xie xie!

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Anyone else hearing “East” and not “yeast” or am I impaired

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Maddie Ben I swear she’s saying “east”!!?!? like you’re great honey but the Y is there for a reason

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Then I'm impaired too

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Yes she definitely said east lmao

[@radhaniranjan312]

I think it's an American thing? They say 'erbs' instead of 'herbs' as well.

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Radha Niranjan nope I’m very much American and the Y in yeast is kinda necessary

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Amazing video as always. I love the way you explain things, how you love the things you make and how great they look. Great job.

[@AngelaNguyenCollection]

Looks incredible Inga. You inspire me to make this!

[@Rajibu]

My friends were so happy. They thought I was facetiming with a girl. They got so sad to hear it's just a YT video, but we got to watch the video like a football match! Next week we're going to make some chinese buns xD

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My teacher asking why I’m drooling while on the call

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Lol

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Want to say thank you for this incredible recipe! Truly something like grand mother would've made. You've some great talent keep it up!

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✨Eee so cute Inga! I used to enjoy these with condensed milk lol! what a throwback ☺️❤️

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Omg literally just did this today myslef lol 😂

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WARNING: YOU WILL WANT TO MAKE THIS This is why I watch KZbin. Education Informational and Tasty.

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This is like the most calming and relaxing thing to watch before bed 😌

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the vibes inga radiates are so calming

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I can literally sleep to Inga's voice 😴. Yo someone turn her videos into a mixtape so I can listen to it when I sleep

[@roease6674]

I really like these with a litttle bit of soy sauce, I think jus the sweet of the bread and the salty really come together. I highlyyy recomend

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i love ur cooking videos, ur voice is so soothing and ur personality and editing is so cute❣️🥰

[@Sweet-lc1yu]

Love your videos. The buns looks so cute and good 🥰 Will try it eventually!

[@cheriteo9498]

Inga do I freeze the mantous before or after steaming them first? Loved the video

[@IngaLam]

Steam first, and then freeze! :)

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Inga Lam Okie dokie

[@noemicomtois7886]

I tried these maybe a few days ago and it worked and I was soooo proud of myself for not burning them (yes, I have enough of a lack of talent to burn stuff in a steamer) Also, they were delicious and tasted exactly like the ones I usually get in Chinatown :) Thank you so much for the recipe! I will definitely be making these again :)

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been loving the content! i always look forward to your videos!!

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I’ve made these twice - delicious!! This is the best steamed bun recipe on KZbin :)

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I only have Instant Yeast..do you think it'll still work?

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6:30 I actually tried to smell it

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Her kitchen and alvin’s kitchen are soooo similar

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Maira Sharma HUH what if they live together?!

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she is so genuine and pure ahhhh

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I subscribed! And I don't know what's so satisfying about watching people make homemade buns but I love them.

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No one: Absolutely no one: Inga: *"East"*

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Grace Lee I was wondering why no one commented on that 😂😂😂

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I saw this and im like "YAS I CAN TOTALLY CONVINCE MY PARENTS TO MAKE THIS NOW"

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so comforting to watch you cook!! i hope to try to make these in the future!

[@polaroidjay]

Can't tell you how many times i've eaten the paper underneath a sio pao not knowing it was there.

[@donnakona7615]

I used to eat it as a child thinking that it tastes good and provided the bun texture. I don't know what was wrong with me. XD

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watching this video while fasting is a baad idea 😂

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wii omg I’m doing the same thing 😂

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Well, at least we have a new recipe for iftar

[@maya3157]

Can we talk about how the filming of this video is so satisfying 🥺💙

[@LarkspurandTea]

Thank you for sharing WHY you do things. It helps me understand what to look for when I'm making the buns.

[@manyagautam8318]

The bread is almost as fluffy as my cat 🤣

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Don't you guys just love her?😁💜

[@ellendapooh]

Great recipe, Inga! My kids took my phone and watched this video (I’d pulled up your other videos), and then my 3 year old came running over asking me to make it. Only thing I did different was add about 100g of whole wheat flour instead of making it all white. The kids LOVED them! Thank you!

[@madeleineayran2106]

Literally had these for merienda yesterday, ate it with sweetened condensed milk. 10/10 would recommend.

[@tolentinofrancineaira495]

Does anyone thought his saying east instead of yeast or am i tripping?

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She?

[@juliab._.8367]

I like how she says yeast. Is it an accent thing, or do I say it wrong? 😅

[@AndreaPuspaMelinda]

I also grew up eating this. I love mantou so much that I always asked my mom for this lol. You did a good job making that ❤️

[@anonymousaccount633]

i love these buns. especially the sweetness and satisfying chew. there is a more mini version of mantou which is fried which we dipped in chilli crab sauce here in Singapore

[@TheSugaroreo]

Your grandfather would be so proud

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I love Inga. She is like if an anime character became a real person

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I love how relaxing she talks and looks

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Istg I've been rewatching so many times and her voice is so comforting and she's always in a good mood. She should do like a podcast. P.s Love from Singapore 🇸🇬🇸🇬

[@bridgetchan7690]

you saying "east" low key triggered me

[@zetaalpha5110]

Bridget Chan they probably have their reasons for the way they pronounce yeast, no need to nitpick.

[@icky1459]

for anyone who wants to make this, these buns go so well with sweetened condensed milk :)

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I'm hungover binge watching your videos! I love them so much ✨

[@antoniogarza5630]

I made these, and they turned out wonderfully fluffy!!! And it is not hard to make either 10/10 would recommend.

[@jayliebenberg7549]

The one dislike is the dude with a gluten allergy

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Jay Liebenberg more like people who have a gluten allergy

[@Gypsyblood777]

Who else wants to eat Inga's buns?

[@laurak-e8797]

Making these today to take on our camping trip! :) Thanks Inga! Your instructions are awesome ^^

[@wayway8476]

Ooh I am definitely making this, a simple recipe for me to follow

[@aiongaiong6237]

I keep hearing her say east, instead of yeast

[@skyewong1460]

here’s a joke i thought about a char siew bao and a mantou went to the movies to watch a sad show, the bao came out crying but mantou was fine, why is so? It’s because the bao has *feelings* and the mantou does not

[@sheenaalexis8710]

You're killing me with the bun close ups! I'm so hungry lol These look amazing and actually quite easy to make! I'm totally gonna try to! I have never had steamed buns surprisingly. After seeing this, I litterly think I will just lose my mind if I can't have one soon... :)

[@TanyaLilac]

This video is full of excellent tips (eg final 'proof' over warm water). I make the dough in the food processor to make this even easier and they always turn out fluffy. One of my favourite things is cooking these with my mum -- I make the dough and my mum makes the filling (eg pork, lupcheong and egg), so I guess this recipe will remind me of my mum now. Thank you!

[@willbyrd5717]

I was more concerned abou how close her hair was to the dough.

[@FilmMusicEDMLover]

Why does she pronounce yeast like "east"?

[@MrWoodard91]

Yay, a new video from Inga! I absolutely love your videos and you somehow seem like the perfect friend. Lol and yes, a Disney princess as everyone else has said.

[@tylerDGreatest]

This is called siopao in the Philippines! You're so hardworking,Inga you make it from scratch!!!You're mom is so proud!

[@hxsn]

This is now what i bring to friendsgiving and they all love it. Thanks Inga