Chinese Baking Recipes - Omnivore's Cookbook

Chinese Walnut Cookies (核桃酥)

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:23:00 +0000

Celebrate Chinese New Year with these walnut cookies that have a crispy and crumbly texture and heavenly walnut aroma. They also go perfect with tea and can be enjoyed at any time of day. {Vegetarian} Chinese walnut cookies are one of the most popular traditional Chinese sweets that we enjoy growing up. Walking on the ...

Black Sesame Babka

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 01:18:40 +0000

This Black Sesame Babka is an indulgent holiday treat with an unexpected twist. It has a rich and nutty dark chocolate filling braided into layers of fluffy, cakey dough. It’s not super sweet, but the gooey texture and irresistible flavor will hook you right away. {Vegetarian} I’m not usually a huge fan of sweets, but ...

Red Bean Bread (豆沙包)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:37:05 +0000

Learn how to make red bean bread like the ones from a Chinese bakery! The recipe uses an easy milk bread dough for a super soft and fluffy texture, and everything can be done with a mixer. {Vegetarian} Baked red bean bread is a Chinese bakery classic. The bread is light, fluffy and slightly sweet. ...

Curry Egg Salad Wonton Cups

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:51:25 +0000

This curry egg salad wonton cups recipe is sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that keep this blog going. These cute curry egg salad wonton cups are a perfect dinner appetizer or snack for any time of day. The creamy egg salad ...

Chinese Coconut Buns (Cocktail Buns)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:21:00 +0000

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, ...

Chinese Hot Dog Buns

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:29:42 +0000

These fun and delicious Chinese hot dog buns use an easy milk bread dough for an extra light and fluffy texture, making them a great snack that children and grownups alike will love anytime! Chinese hot dog buns are one of my favorite snacks to get at the Chinese bakery. But now, I don’t live ...

Sweet Potato Rolls (Extra Soft)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 12:19:12 +0000

Sweet potato rolls are the light and fluffy accompaniment your Thanksgiving dinner needs, with an extra soft texture and slightly sweet taste to pair with your favorite dishes. {Vegetarian} Thanksgiving is full of family traditions and dishes that we all love to enjoy with our loved ones. While we often make the same things each ...

Baked Sichuan Chicken Wings

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:52:00 +0000

Take your chicken wings to the next level with a Chinese BBQ street food flair that makes these Sichuan chicken wings a dinner-time treat or a summer gathering staple! {Gluten-Free} Sichuan Chicken Wings: A Palate Pleaser for Any Occasion Chicken wings are amazing. I love them for a snack or a meal and they are ...

Japanese Strawberry Cake

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:41:00 +0000

Learn the secrets to making the real-deal Japanese bakery-style strawberry cake – it’s super light and fluffy, with a light cream frosting that’s not too sweet. You’ll feel like you’re biting into a cloud as you enjoy the freshness of the ingredients. Japanese-style strawberry cake has a special place in my heart. Growing up in ...

Steamed Pork Buns with Chive (猪肉韭菜包子)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:35:34 +0000

A thorough guide to making authentic Chinese steamed pork buns with chive, from scratch, including step-by-step photos and tips to help you succeed. The buns will come out extra juicy, fluffy, and tender – even better than those you get at a restaurant. Steamed pork and chive buns are a Northern Chinese classic and they ...