Nutty German Bao
Soft, fluffy bao filled with a sweet and crunchy German-inspired nut filling.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups flour
- ●1 cup warm water
- ●1 tablespoon sugar
- ●1 package velvetystore-bought cream cheese frosting
- ●1 cup nuttychopped hazelnuts or pecans
- ●1 cup germanchopped pretzels
- ●4 bun
- ●1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and warm water to form a dough.
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2. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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3. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape into balls.
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4. Flatten each ball into a disk and place a tablespoon of sugar in the center.
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5. Fold the dough over the sugar to form a bun shape.
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6. Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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7. Bake the buns in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes.
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8. While the buns are baking, mix together the velvety and nutty ingredients in a bowl.
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9. Once the buns are done, let them cool for 5 minutes before slicing in half.
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10. Spread a layer of the velvety mixture on the bottom half of each bun.
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11. Top with the top half of the bun.
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12. Drizzle with a little bit of german glaze (store-bought or homemade).