Chicken Bakpao with Soy Sauce Recipe by Le Stanze Bistrot Cafe

Le Stanze Bistrot Cafe – Soft, fluffy, and savory, Chicken Bakpao or Chicken Soy Sauce Bao Buns are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even a light meal. At Le Stanze Bistrot Cafe, we pride ourselves on creating comforting dishes with a touch of love. This recipe guides you through making light, pillowy chicken bakpao filled with tender, flavorful chicken in a sweet soy sauce glaze.

Ingredients

Component	Ingredients
Starter Dough	350 g low-protein flour, 200 ml cold full cream milk, 10 g sugar, 3 g instant yeast
Bao Dough A	150 g low-protein flour, 100 g sugar, 3 g yeast, 50 g cornstarch, 80 ml cold full cream milk, 6 g baking powder
Bao Dough B	75 g unsalted butter, 5 g salt
Filling	350 g chicken fillet, 1 medium onion, 6 cloves garlic, 6 shallots, 400 ml water, 5 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp seasoning powder, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp nutmeg powder, sliced green onions as needed

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Instructions

Step	Method
1. Prepare Starter Dough	Mix all starter ingredients and knead until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm spot (~30°C) for 2–4 hours.
2. Cook Filling	Sauté onions, garlic, and shallots until fragrant. Add minced chicken, cook until fully done. Pour in water, soy sauce, and seasonings. Simmer until liquid is absorbed. Stir in green onions, then set aside.
3. Make Bao Dough	Combine starter dough with Dough A. Knead until half smooth. Add butter and salt (Dough B), knead until elastic and soft, able to stretch thin without tearing.
4. Shape Buns	Divide dough into 20 pieces (~50 g each). Let rest 15 minutes. Flatten each piece, add ~1 tbsp filling, and shape into buns or flower shapes. Pinch the top slightly to create a “waist” so buns rise upward, not sideways.
5. Final Proofing	Let buns rest in a warm place for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a steamer with the lid lined with a cloth to prevent dripping.
6. Steam Buns	Steam buns over low-medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove and serve warm.

Tips for Perfect Bao

1. Keep the dough soft and elastic, not dry.
2. Ensure the filling is not too wet to prevent soggy buns.
3. Shape buns with a slight indentation at the top to control rising.

These Chicken Soy Sauce Bao Buns are a perfect balance of fluffy bread and savory-sweet chicken. Whether for breakfast or a cozy snack, they bring a homemade charm to any table. At Le Stanze Bistrot Cafe, we love sharing recipes that warm hearts and tummies alike.

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