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Chinese Bao Buns

Culinary Arts

Chinese Bao Buns

Make pillowy steamed buns from scratch and get creative with savory fillings and quick pickles.

Member

$125.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Guest

$148.00 (any noted materials fee included)

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Meeting Times
  1. Fri, 6/13/2025 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Fri, 6/13/2025

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Type:
Class, No Prerequisite

Location:
Culinary Arts

Interests:
Baking, Cooking

About

Bao (Chinese steamed bun) has been enjoyed in Asia for hundreds of years, and its influence spread to many other countries. These days it’s a popular menu item in diverse restaurants everywhere.  
 
In this class, you will master the making of bao (steamed bun) which can be used with various fillings, some already in your repertoire.   
 
First learn to prepare the bao dough, from mixing and kneading to proofing, to achieve the perfect pillowy texture. Then practice rolling and shaping it, then steaming  in a bamboo steamer.  While the dough is rising, we’ll make the fillings: Five Spice Chicken, and a tofu version.  
 
End the Bao making experience by enjoying the tasty filled Bao, accompanied with pickles, spicy mayo, and a refreshing drink.
 
On the menu:  

  • Bao (steamed buns)
  • Five Spice Chicken with Sichuan Peppercorns
  • Tofu Spice Chicken with Sichuan Peppercorns
  • Vegetable Pickles

Menu subject to change.   

BARN’s kitchen facility regularly uses ingredients on the FDA’s major allergens list. This class uses: milk, eggs, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.

 

Allergies and dietary restrictions

BARN's Kitchen is not allergen-free. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, each time you register for a Culinary Arts class, please check with the studio by filling out this form to see if your restrictions can be accommodated. We can't guarantee to fulfill your request, but please ask! Because allergies and dietary restrictions change over time, we don't store your allergy/dietary restriction information.

Materials

$20 Materials fee 

Class Policies

Close toed shoes and hair ties, please.

BARN Policies

Instructors or Guides

Theary Tran

Theary spent her childhood years in her native Cambodia, where cooking was integral to the culture. Cooking with local ingredients and trusting her senses, Theary learned to achieve flavor in dishes that looked as good as they tasted. These skills enabled her to feel at home regardless of the cuisine she's exploring. For the past 20 years, Theary has been bringing her love of art and cooking to children and adults, teaching fundamentals as building blocks for creativity. The result is a safe and encouraging environment for students to explore their imaginations. Her goal is for each student to have a positive experience that inspires self-confidence, and the opportunity to connect with their own creativity. Theary is currently a K-6 educator locally and in Sonoma County. In her spare time, she spends time in the water, kayaking, hiking, or biking.

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