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Baozi
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Fluffy steamed buns with a savoury meat filling — a Chinese classic.
A fluffy bun with a legend older than most nations.
The ritual
Baozi
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Leavened dough
A soft dough is proofed until light and pillowy.
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The filling
Seasoned meat is sealed inside each bun.
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3
Signature pleats
The top is twisted shut in decorative pleats.
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Steam
Steamed until they puff up snowy white.
A journey through time
Baozi
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The Zhuge Liang legend
Legend says the strategist Zhuge Liang created filled buns to replace human sacrifices.
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Mantou & baozi
Over time plain buns (mantou) and filled buns (baozi) split apart.
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China’s breakfast
Today baozi is a beloved breakfast and snack for millions.
Good to know
An ancient legend
Legend says the buns mimicked human heads — a bloodless offering.
Cloud-light
The secret is a well-proofed, steamed leavened dough.
Pleats matter
Masters fold a dozen or more even pleats on top.
Types
Baozi
See also
Azja w Cieście
