Published Apr 20, 2022 Updated Aug 19, 2024
Scallion Buns Recipe
Steamed scallion buns are also known as flower rolls or Hua Juan in Chinese. These savory steamed buns are pillowy-soft, fluffy, and infused with chopped scallions. This quick and easy steamed bun recipe is perfect for making at home. Simply prepare the dough with only six ingredients and just one hour for proofing. Steam and serve them hot for a healthy breakfast that everyone loves.
Why This Recipe Works?
This recipe is quick, easy, and 100% fail-proof. If you intend to make steamed buns at home for the first time, this is a perfect one to try. This recipe is also freezer-friendly. Store the leftover buns in an airtight plastic bag and keep them in the freezer for up to 2 months. To serve, steam the frozen buns for 8 minutes and enjoy them hot.
Scallion Buns Ingredients
The dough is made from six ingredients: milk, active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and corn oil. To make the scallion filling, season the finely chopped scallions with salt, baking soda, and corn oil. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Scallion Buns
Follow the simple steps to make the most authentic scallion buns. First, combine ingredients to make the dough. Knead the dough either with your hands or a stand mixer with a dough hook. Once the dough becomes soft and smooth, transfer it to a floured surface and shape it into a rectangle. Next, combine filling ingredients in a bowl and evenly spread over the dough. Fold or roll up the dough to seal the filling inside and cut it into equal pieces. Shape each dough into a flower and transfer them to the steamer. Let them proof for 1 hour, or until puffy and near doubled in size. Finally, steam the buns for 10 minutes and you will have pillow-soft fluffy and flavorful scallions buns ready to serve.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips:
Adding baking powder to the dough will make the buns softer and fluffier once steamed. However, if you don’t like the taste of baking powder, you can also exclude it. Adding a pinch of baking soda to the chopped scallions will help them retain their bright green color after steaming. Season the chopped scallions with different spices to jazz up the flavor, such as ground white pepper or garlic salt.
What To Serve With Scallion Buns
Serve these scallion buns with braised pork belly (dong po rou) for a complete meal. For an easy and wholesome Chinese meal, I recommend the following recipes: I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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