Pulled Pork Bun

This baked pulled pork bun is a wonderful twist on the traditional Filipino siopao, offering the same satisfying comfort of tender, savory filling wrapped in soft dough—but with a golden, crispy baked exterior instead of the steamed version. Inspired by the beloved offerings at New Town Bakery in Surrey, this recipe brings an authentic East Asian treat right to your home kitchen. The beauty of this dish lies in its versatility; while pulled pork is the star here, you can easily substitute corned beef or barbecue pork to suit your preferences.

This recipe is perfect for year-round enjoyment, making it an ideal choice for casual family gatherings, weekend brunches, or as an impressive homemade gift for friends. The buns are particularly satisfying during cooler months when warm, freshly baked bread is most comforting.

While this recipe requires some time commitment—approximately two hours from start to finish, including rising and baking time—the actual hands-on work is minimal and straightforward. The dough preparation is simple enough for home cooks of any skill level, and the process of filling and shaping the buns is quite manageable. This makes it a moderately paced project that rewards you with twelve delicious, bakery-quality buns that are sure to impress family and guests alike.

Yield: 12

Author: Malu Bonifacio

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PULLED PORK BUN

Baked bun is similar to the Filipino Siopao. As the name signifies, it is a bun filled with cooked pulled pork and then baked unlike siopao, which is steamed.

Prep time: 20 MinInactive time: 1 H & 30 MTotal time: 1 H & 50 M

Ingredients

BUN

• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
• ¼ cup water, warmth
• 3 tsp sugar
• 3½ cups all purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ½ cup milk, warm
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk to brush dough
• pulled pork

Instructions

1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast with water and 1 tsp sugar. Set aside until it bubbles.
2. In a larger bowl, mix together flour, sugar and salt. Then add butter, egg and milk.
3. Add yeast mixture.
4. Cover bowl with a plastic and let it rise for an hour.
5. Divide the dough into 12.
6. Use the rolling pin to spread the dough into rectangular shape.
7. Pre heat oven to 350°F,
8. Add the pulled pork. Then close the dough. Do to the rest of the dough. Cover with plastic and set aside for 30 minutes.
9. Brush with egg yolk before baking.
10. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.