5.0 from 24 votes
Mom's Pepperoni Buns
Pepperoni sticks wrapped in a soft and fluffy bun, a twist on a Chinese bakery classic.
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 271 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Asian , Chinese , American
Ingredients
- 240 ml whole milk lukewarm
- 30 g granulated cane sugar
- 7 g active dry yeast
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg + extra for eggwash
- 60 ml avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 5 pepperoni sticks cut into half (for regular) or into 3rds (for mini)
Glaze (optional)
- 15 g granulated cane sugar
- 15 g hot water
Instructions
- Pour the warmed milk into a bowl, add in the sugar and yeast. Give it a stir and let the yeast activate and bubble.
- In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add in the flour, egg, oil and sea salt. Start the mixer of low and pour in the activated yeast and milk.
- Knead until the dough starts to come together and forms a smooth and elastic ball, about 7-8 minute of kneading.
- Put the dough into a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm location and let the dough double in size (approximately 90 mins, depending on how warm your kitchen is).
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Once the dough has risen, deflate the dough and divide in 10 equal portions (if making regular sized buns) or 15 portions (if making mini sized).
- Roll each portion of dough into a long cylinder.
- Take one stick of pepperoni and begin to coil the dough at an angle around the pepperoni. Tuck in the ends.
- Place onto a baking sheet. Repeat with the remainder.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C.
- Loosely cover the buns and let rise for another 20 minutes, or until slightly puffy.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat an egg. Use a pastry brush to gently brush the tops of the buns. Add sesame seeds or any toppings you desire.
- Bake at 350°F/177°C for 18-20 minutes, until lightly golden. If the tops are browning too quickly, place a piece of aluminum foil over top.
- Glaze (optional): In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon hot water and use a clean pastry brush to brush the tops of the baked buns. Return the buns into the oven (with the heat turned off) for another 2 minutes.
- Remove buns and let cool on a cooling rack.
- Best served freshly made. Or keep in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to 3 days.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Note: Can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Also can be individually frozen for up to 6 months. To reheat, remove from the freezer and microwave for 40-60 seconds, until piping hot.
Nutrition Information
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
88mg
(4%)
Potassium
111mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
38IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.