Chocolate Buns Recipe (Din Tai Fung Style) | Chinese Bao Buns at Home

Описание: 🍫 Soft & Fluffy Chocolate Buns Recipe | Din Tai Fung–Style Chinese Sweet Buns

Learn how to make bakery-style Chocolate Buns inspired by Din Tai Fung, famous for their soft, pillowy texture and rich chocolate filling. This recipe blends traditional Chinese bun techniques with modern bakery flavors, creating sweet buns that are lightly chewy, deeply chocolatey, and irresistibly fluffy.

Perfect for dessert, breakfast, tea time, or festive occasions, these chocolate buns can be baked or steamed, making them ideal for fans of Chinese bao buns, Asian bakery recipes, and restaurant-style Chinese desserts.

⏱ Quick Recipe Overview

Prep Time: 1 hour

Proofing Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Bake Time: 18–22 minutes

Total Time: ~3 hours

Servings: 12 soft buns

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Bakery / Asian-Inspired

Estimated Cost: $6–8

📖 Recipe Summary

This Chocolate Buns Recipe delivers everything a perfect sweet bun should be — soft, airy, lightly chewy, and filled with deep chocolate flavor. Inspired by Din Tai Fung–style chocolate bao buns, enriched milk bread rolls, and classic Chinese bun dough, the result is a melt-in-your-mouth experience similar to premium chocolate desserts.

The dough stays tender like milk bread, while the filling uses dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and butter, creating a rich, smooth center that pairs beautifully with hot drinks or ice cream.

🧂 Ingredients Overview

Dough

All-purpose flour

Instant yeast

Sugar & salt

Warm milk

Egg

Unsalted butter

Chocolate Filling

Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cocoa powder

Butter

Brown sugar

Optional Toppings

Melted chocolate drizzle

Powdered sugar

Chocolate glaze

👩‍🍳 Cooking Method (Summary)

Knead enriched yeast dough until smooth and elastic

Proof until doubled in size

Prepare rich chocolate filling

Roll, fill, shape, and cut buns

Second proof until fluffy

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes
(Can also be steamed for Chinese bao bun texture)

👨‍🍳 Chef’s Tips (Restaurant Secrets)

Use black cocoa powder for deeper color

Slightly chill filling to prevent leaks

Milk bread dough creates Din Tai Fung-style softness

Steam instead of bake for authentic Chinese bao buns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are these buns baked or steamed?
They can be baked or steamed, just like Chinese bao buns.

Q: Can I freeze these chocolate buns?
Yes! Freeze baked or unbaked buns for up to 1 month.

Q: How do I reheat them?
Steam to restore softness, microwave with a damp towel, or reheat in the oven at low heat.

Q: Can I make them vegan?
Yes, with plant-based milk, vegan butter, and dairy-free chocolate.

Q: Are these similar to Din Tai Fung chocolate buns?
Yes — this recipe is inspired by restaurant-style Chinese sweet buns.

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