For the bao buns:In a bowl mix the yeast with the salt and warm water. Stand the bowl in a warm place until the mixture is frothy, about 10 minutes. In another bowl mix flour, sugar and baking powder.

Steam the buns in batches in a steamer until puffed (8–10 minutes). Meanwhile, combine the beaten eggs and 125 ml (4 fl oz/½ cup) water in a bowl. Place the seasoned flour in a shallow bowl.

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4. Smear a little oil in a clean bowl and put the dough in it. Cover with plastic wrap and put in a warm place, such as an oven with the light on, to rise for 45 minutes, or until nearly doubled.

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A basic yeast bun recipe from Andrea Nguyen’s “The Banh Mi Handbook,” published in 2014. Grilled or roasted meats work well with these buns, Nguyen notes, as do Vietnamese-style pulled pork ...