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Holding Baozi during service

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#1 ·
Hey all, I'm thinking about doing Baozi (Chinese steamed buns) as a special by making and steaming them ahead of time and holding them in a steamer or holding pan during service. I'm a little concerned that this will result in chewy dough after sometime, which would defeat the purpose of making light and fluffy buns to begin with. Has anyone tried/overcome this obstacle?

Thanks in advance for any feedback!
 
#4 ·
Love bao. Never been back of house in a Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant. Never thought to ask the chefs at the Vietnamese joints I visit.

Whole Foods, I believe, steams and refrigerates, and their cold buns are quite nice. Well outside of my competence, really, but I would reckon daily prep, steaming until about 80% done, storing under refrigeration and finishing to order would do the trick?

I'm curious, too.
 
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