Chinese hot dog buns are one of my favorite snacks to get at the Chinese bakery. But now, I don’t live near a Chinese bakery. That means I can’t get these Chinese hot dog buns nearly as often as I’d like. To remedy this problem, I decided to find out how I could make this tasty snack at home. Chinese hot dog buns are just what they sound like – buns baked with hotdogs inside of them. But not only is it like a larger version of pigs in a blanket, done Chinese style, the dough itself is extra fluffy, tender, and moist. For this recipe, I used a super easy milk bread dough that you can put together in no time if you use a stand mixer. You can make the dough by hand too, though it is much harder since the dough is wet. A stand mixer will definitely save you some time and energy.
Cooking process
To prepare the dough
To assemble the hot dog buns
And the results? You get buns that are super light and fluffy. They’re slightly sweet, which is such a divine contrast with the salty hot dogs contained within. If you like, you can try using ketchup and / or mayonnaise with them too, however I recommend trying them as-is to enjoy that sweet and savory contrast. It’s the perfect pairing!
Storage and reheating
You can also make a bunch of them and store them in a Ziplock bag in your freezer. They’ll keep for a month to two months in there and you can easily reheat them in the oven to enjoy anytime. It’s perfect for snacks, a quick lunch, or for something to serve friends when they stop by. This is a fun weekend project to do with kids or even grandkids. They love to help and the reward is so great at the end – a fun and tasty snack you’ll all enjoy eating just as much as you enjoy making.
More delicious Chinese baking recipes
Chinese Egg Cake (鸡蛋糕)Baked BBQ Pork Buns (Char Siu Bao)Chinese Steamed Custard Buns (nai wong bao, 奶黄包)Easy Milk Bread RollsChinese Almond Cookies
Lilja Walter was a part of the Omnivore’s Cookbook team and worked closely with Maggie to develop and test this recipe.
