Vegetarian Beef Floss Bun
Elevate your snacking game with the irresistible Vegetarian Beef Floss Bun—a plant-based twist on a beloved Asian bakery classic. These soft, golden buns are crafted from a buttery, homemade dough, baked to perfection, and filled with savory vegetarian beef floss that mimics the texture and flavor of the traditional meat-based version. The spicy mayo spread, made with creamy mayonnaise and fiery sriracha, adds a delightful kick, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds lends a nutty crunch. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, these buns are not only delicious but also a fun way to explore fusion flavors in vegetarian baking. Easy to make and impressively flavorful, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking hearty, plant-based comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 30 grams Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 150 milliliters Warm milk
- 40 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Vegetarian beef floss
- 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
- 50 grams Mayonnaise
- 15 grams Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well to distribute the yeast and sugar evenly.
Gradually add the warm milk to the dry ingredients, mixing with a spatula or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
Add the unsalted butter to the dough and knead on a floured surface or in a stand mixer with a dough hook attached until the dough is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky. This should take about 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a stand mixer.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Punch down the dough to release air, then divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cover the dough balls with a damp cloth and let them proof for an additional 30 minutes until puffed up.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). In a small bowl, whisk the egg and brush it over the tops of the dough balls for an egg wash.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
Let the buns cool slightly on a wire rack.
In another small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sriracha sauce to create a spicy mayo spread.
Cut each bun horizontally, leaving one side uncut to act as a 'hinge.'
Spread a generous amount of the spicy mayo inside each bun and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Fill each bun with the vegetarian beef floss, pressing it lightly to adhere to the mayo spread.
Serve the Vegetarian Beef Floss Buns warm or at room temperature as a satisfying snack or breakfast treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.0 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 336 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 3720 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 285.6 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.7 g | ||
| Protein | 62.1 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 987 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
