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Vegan Crispy Bottom Veggie Buns

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These Vegan Crispy Bottom Veggie Buns feature a savory vegetable filling encased in soft, fluffy dough with a crisp golden bottom. Perfectly textured and full of flavor, they make a satisfying plant-based snack, lunch, or appetizer.

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

3/4 cup warm water or plant-based milk

1 tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp neutral oil

1 cup shredded cabbage (Napa or green)

1/2 cup carrot, grated or finely chopped

1/2 cup shiitake or button mushrooms, finely chopped

2 green onions or scallions, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

1 tsp sesame oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1–2 tbsp oil for pan-frying

Optional: sesame seeds or scallion bits for garnish

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast by combining warm water (or plant milk), sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
  2. Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Add yeast mixture and oil. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise until doubled (1 to 1½ hours).
  3. For the filling, stir-fry garlic, ginger, mushrooms, carrots, and cabbage in oil until tender. Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Let cool.
  4. Divide dough into 8–12 pieces and roll each into a circle. Spoon in filling, pleat edges, and seal buns.
  5. Let filled buns rest for a second rise (about 20 minutes).
  6. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place buns seam-side down, cover, and cook until bottoms are golden and crisp.
  7. Add a splash of water, cover, and steam until tops are tender and buns are cooked through.
  8. Remove lid to evaporate excess moisture and re-crisp bottoms. Garnish if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Use finely chopped veggies for better sealing and even cooking.

Customize with tofu, tempeh, or other vegetables like bell pepper or spinach.

Make gluten-free with a suitable flour blend and xanthan gum.

Freeze buns individually and reheat by steaming or pan-frying.

Resting dough and buns properly helps achieve soft tops and crisp bottoms.

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