How to Make Air Fried Pork Floss Buns

Back when it was first introduced in the country through a Singaporean Bakery Franchise, almost everyone who tasted floss buns raved about how delicious this pastry is. Like those who lined up for it, I too have loved snacking on the delicious buns topped with my favorite childhood snack ma-hu.

Let’s Make Air Fried Floss Buns

I do not know if it was just the thought of having mahu on bread that made me love the buns, but you know I think it was more than that. The bread was so soft, the dressing that made the mahu cling unto the top of the bun was divine (not too sweet yet not too salty), and of course the mahu toppings was generous! I could not resist eating the snack that my dad gives me as pasalubong whenever he had lunch over at Unimart, or whenever we passed by that Chinese deli stall there in Greenhills. 

Fast forward to mommy mode, my little tots discovered the yumminess of the floss buns. But since my brood is a bit big, and they could not be satisfied with just one per person, I decided I should try to make some at home.

So, when I researched recipes about it I figured, hey, it is way too complicated. So again, I went back to buying those buns. Until the lockdown happened, and the mom baker in me leveled up another notch higher, and then simultaneously air fryers became the craze. Long and short of it is, while trying to make air fried donuts, I discovered making air fried floss buns. (Check out my other super easy baking recipes here at happypinaymommy baking).

Weird? Not at all. Even chocolate chip cookies are just discovered by accident right?

Air Fried Floss Buns Recipe

So, without further ado here is the recipe for air fried pork floss buns. I suggest that you get all the ingredients prepared before you try to start making the buns so that It will be easier for you to prepare the recipe.

Ingredients:

Buns:

·       ½ Cup Warm Water

·       ¼ Cup warm milk plus 1 tbsp milk

·       2 ¼ tsp yeast

·       1/3 cup plus 2 tbsps granulated sugar

·       ¼ cup salted butter melted

·       1 medium egg

·       1 tsp vanilla

·       2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

·       cooking spray (olive or canola are fine)

Toppings:

·       Japanese Mayonnaise

·       Pork or Chicken Floss

Procedure in making air fried floss buns

Mix the water, milk, sugar, and yeast and wait for it to bloom for the next 3 to 5 minutes. If the yeast does not bloom, discard it and open a fresh pack. Upon blooming add in the melted butter, egg and vanilla.

If using a stand mixer, just combine all the wet and dry ingredients and mix for about 4 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. If kneading by hand, you may need to knead for about 10 to 15 minutes until the dough is soft and elastic. Just do not use too much extra flour so that the bun will not be too tough or dry.

Once the dough is smooth and elastic, put it in an oiled bowl and cover it, and put it in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size. Once risen, punch out the gas, and put it in a floured surface unti; you could roll it.

Roll the dough into half an inch thickness and cut round circles of about 4 inches in diameter much like a donut that will be filled with jam. as for the scraps, form them into a ball, and then flatten and cut in the same size until you have used up the rest of the dough.

Now, let the cut-out dough rest in a parchment lined tray for about 30 to 35 minutes. Make sure that it is lightly covered.

After the second rise, you can now prepare for frying. Prepare the air fryer by preheating it to 350F or 180C for about five minutes. Spray the cooking basket and put enough dough inside but make sure that it will not get crowded and that they are not touching each other. Spray the top of the dough buns with cooking spray. Air fry for four minutes and then let them cool in a baking rack. repeat the process until all of the dough has been air fried.    

After resting the bun for five minutes, you can then spread mayo on top, and then some pork floss buns. It is now ready to serve! Enjoy! Thanks for dropping by and till next post!

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