You Tiao (You Za Kueh/ Chinese donut)

This is a really simple recipe with short ingredient list and simple steps. I used both yeast and baking powder to avoid using large amounts of baking powder like other recipes which may lead to an aftertaste. Also double insurance in case one of them isn’t working 😅. You may also notice that my youtiaos…

Hot Dog Buns (TangZhong/ Water Roux/ 汤种Method)

This is a really popular bread recipe since years ago, it promises fluffy soft breads for days and is not too difficult. I finally decided to give it a go, starting at 9pm the night before and finishing around midnight. It was served this morning with eggs and bacon and was a big hit. I’m…

(Coffee) Sweet Milk Buns

I loved the look of these buns when I first saw them. And they were so pillowy soft when first baked, I had to use the baking paper to lift them out. Have a look at this texture. Dough is rather wet and sticky so you need to flour hands and surfaces. Tastewise, they were…

Old School Potato Buns

I ate a lot of these growing up, usually filled with red bean paste, or shredded coconut. They are bland, soft, fluffy and are intended to go with any fillings, sweet or savoury. I never knew that actual potatoes were used in the making and is a key ingredient. When I read the recipe, I…