Cheat Scallion Buns Recipe
These Cheat Scallion Buns are a quick and delicious take on traditional Chinese scallion buns, made with simple ingredients like self-raising flour, Greek yoghurt, spring onions, garlic, and mozzarella cheese. Softly steamed to fluffy perfection and optionally pan-fried for a crispy bottom, these buns are perfect for a savory snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 buns 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 200g self-raising flour
- 170g Greek yoghurt (use vegan yoghurt for a plant-based option)
Filling
- 4 spring onions, finely sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp grated mozzarella cheese
Topping & Garnish
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour and Greek yoghurt. Stir using a clockwise motion until a rough dough forms. Transfer the dough onto a clean surface and knead for a couple of minutes until smooth. Cover with cling film and set aside while preparing the fillings.
- Prepare the filling: Finely slice the spring onions and garlic cloves. Grate the mozzarella cheese and set all aside.
- Divide the dough: Cut your dough into 4 equal portions for individual buns.
- Roll and shape the dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out one piece of dough until approximately 0.75cm thick. Fold in the two outer edges to create a thin rectangular strip. Roll it out again in one direction to maintain the 0.75cm thickness, forming a long, thin strip. Trim the top and bottom edges to make a perfect rectangle.
- Add filling and assemble: Drizzle olive oil on one side of the dough strip. Sprinkle the top half evenly with scallions, garlic, and mozzarella. Cut the bottom half of the strip into mini strips to create an attractive pattern. Carefully roll the bun up from the filled side to the cut side. Repeat for the remaining dough pieces.
- Steam the buns: Place each bun on parchment paper and steam them for 15-20 minutes or until the buns are fluffy and cooked through.
- Optional pan-fry: For an added crispy bottom, heat a pan over high heat and pan-fry the steamed buns for about 3 minutes until golden and crisp. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use vegan yoghurt and plant-based cheese to make this recipe fully vegan.
- Steaming is the main cooking method for soft, fluffy buns, but pan-frying at the end adds a delightful crispy texture.
- Self-raising flour eliminates the need for additional leavening agents, simplifying the dough preparation.
- These buns are best served fresh but can be reheated by steaming or pan-frying again.
- If you prefer, you can garnish with sesame seeds before steaming for extra flavor and crunch.
Keywords: scallion buns, Chinese buns, steamed buns, vegetarian snack, quick buns, Greek yoghurt dough, homemade buns
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