Chinese bakery recipes

Ube Buns

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, so you can make them ahead and serve them later. {Vegetarian}

What's the deal with egg custard tarts and Chinese sponge cakes? And just what exactly is a pineapple bun? Here's your essential guide to the great wide world of Chinese bakeries.

These paper-wrapped sponge cakes are just like the ones you find at your local Chinese bakery. They are light and airy, not too sweet, and a perfect treat for any time of day.

Pineapple Buns 菠蘿包 (Bolo Bao) are one of my favorite pastries in Chinese bakeries. The inside is a soft and fluffy milk bread topped with a sweet crackle topping. They taste even better with a thick slice of cold butter 😋 The true hong kong way to have it! Hope you enjoy this video, comment down below you've tried this recipe. Happy Baking! 💕 Click to see full recipe & video

Embark, on an adventure with this recipe for Chinese Egg Cakes, which skillfully blends tradition and simplicity. Every bite of these cakes showcases a combination of textures. A lightly crisp golden exterior gives way to an incredibly fluffy and airy center achieved through the careful whipping of eggs and sugar. The subtle sweetness of castor sugar perfectly complements the texture transforming these cakes into more than a dessert; they become an unforgettable experience. Whether enjoyed…

I love a good bun... and these Coconut Green Tea Cream Buns are divine! This is another one of those Chinese bakery staples. It was one of the only things I would pick out at the bakery, This Coconut cream bun and a pineapple bun... which I need to do a post on really soon. But back to this cream bu

Kristina Cho shares recipes for turnip cake, egg tarts, and pineapple buns from her new cookbook Mooncakes and Milk Bread

Super soft milk buns filled with whipped cream and coconut flakes are one of Chinese/Asian bakery classics. You will absolutely love this recipe. The recipe is also available using a sourdough starter.

This recipe for pineapple buns is so easy and authentic, you'll be making this Chinese bakery classic at home in no time. No specialty ingredients involved!