Bakery - Omnivore's Cookbook

Chinese Coconut Buns (Cocktail Buns)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:21:00 +0000

These Chinese coconut buns use an easy milk bread dough to create an extra light and fluffy texture and are filled with a rich buttery coconut filling that is just like the ones made by Chinese bakeries. They are a perfect weekend project to spice up your afternoon tea. These coconut buns are freezer-friendly, too, ...

Chinese Hot Dog Buns

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:29:42 +0000

These fun and delicious Chinese hot dog buns use an easy milk bread dough for an extra light and fluffy texture, making them a great snack that children and grownups alike will love anytime! Chinese hot dog buns are one of my favorite snacks to get at the Chinese bakery. But now, I don’t live ...

Sweet Potato Rolls (Extra Soft)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 12:19:12 +0000

Sweet potato rolls are the light and fluffy accompaniment your Thanksgiving dinner needs, with an extra soft texture and slightly sweet taste to pair with your favorite dishes. {Vegetarian} Thanksgiving is full of family traditions and dishes that we all love to enjoy with our loved ones. While we often make the same things each ...

Hong Kong Egg Tart (港式蛋挞)

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:58:42 +0000

Authentic Chinese bakery style Hong Kong egg tart that features flaky crumbly pastry crust filled with a sweet creamy custard that you’ll want to eat morning, noon, and night! What is a Hong Kong Egg Tart Have you tried a Hong Kong egg tart? In China, there are two kinds of egg tarts that are ...

Chinese Egg Cake (鸡蛋糕)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:03:08 +0000

This Chinese egg cake recipe is sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that keep this blog going. Super fluffy and light in texture, Chinese egg cake is a traditional dessert in a perfectly portable muffin size that makes a delightful way to ...

Fluffy Monkey Bread with Jujube Syrup

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:14:18 +0000

Try this extra fluffy monkey bread inspired by the flavors of China with fragrant jujube syrup and a buttery taste that’s impossible to resist! I love when I can take something Western and meld it with something Eastern. I love American desserts but sometimes think they’re kinda heavy or too sweet for my taste. On ...

Dan Huang Su (Pastry Mooncake with Salty Egg Yolk, 蛋黄酥)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 14:21:51 +0000

Try something new for the Mid-Autumn Festival with the puff pastry mooncake known as Dan Huang Su, featuring flaky layers of pastry crust stuffed with a sweet filling and salted duck egg yolk. I love traditional Chinese mooncakes for the holidays. But there’s also a special place in my heart for the trendier, more modern ...

Baked BBQ Pork Buns (Char Siu Bao)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:57:55 +0000

Bring authentic dim sum to your home with baked BBQ pork buns just like your favorite Chinese restaurant! I love homemade baked BBQ pork buns. These are called char siu bao at Chinese bakeries. And they are often served as dim sum at Cantonese restaurants. If you’ve ever tried them, they are surely already a ...

Pineapple Buns (Bolo Bao)

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 13:00:07 +0000

Learn how to make Asian bakery style pineapple buns in your own kitchen. These buns are light, soft, and airy, with an extra crispy, buttery, and sugary crust that cracks perfectly into a pineapple pattern. Detailed step-by-step pictures and video are included to walk you through each detail. Pineapple buns, called Bolo Bao in China, ...

Char Siu Bao (Steamed BBQ Pork Buns) 叉烧包

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:23:49 +0000

Learn how to make authentic char siu bao (Chinese steamed BBQ pork buns) just like a dim sum restaurant. The buns have very soft, fine, and fluffy bread with a juicy tender pork filling. My recipe includes detailed step-by-step photos and a video to help you achieve the best result in your own kitchen. Char ...