Myriad Foods Steamed Buns with Dark Brown Sugar

Dark Brown Sugar Steamed Buns from Myriad Foods take the classic mantou and fold in unrefined dark brown sugar, giving the dough a warm caramel color and a deep, molasses-like sweetness. The buns are soft and springy throughout, with a cozy fragrance that sets them apart from plain white steamed buns. The sweetness runs through the whole crumb rather than sitting in a filling.

Steam the frozen buns over boiling water for about ten to twelve minutes until they puff up and turn glossy, or warm a single bun in the microwave under a damp towel. Their gentle caramel notes make them a satisfying breakfast with hot soy milk or tea, and they round out a dim sum spread alongside savory dumplings and congee.

Each 14 oz bag contains several individually portioned buns you can steam straight from frozen. The dough is wheat flour leavened with yeast and sweetened with dark brown sugar, so the color and richer taste come from the sugar itself, not a separate filling. Store the buns in the freezer and reseal the bag to keep them soft.