These cheesy beef bao buns with pickled cucumbers make a delightful snack—perfect for 6 servings! A delicious Dill Pickle, Beef & Cheese Bagel recipe.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dough | |
| bread flour | 325 as needed |
| ice water | 185 as needed |
| caster sugar | 12 as needed |
| milk powder | 8 as needed |
| salt | 3.5 as needed |
| fresh yeast | 9 as needed |
| Filling | |
| dill pickles | as needed |
| pastrami beef | as needed |
| Topping | |
| shredded mozzarella cheese | as needed |
| chili rings | as needed |
| Bagel Boiling Syrup | |
| water | 1000 as needed |
| sugar | 50 as needed |

Prepare all ingredients. Add the dough ingredients into the mixing bowl.

Mix at low speed until a dough forms, then switch to medium-high speed and knead until 90% gluten development.

The dough should be stretchable into a relatively thick film.

Let the dough rest and ferment at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into 6 equal portions, roll into balls, cover with plastic wrap and rest for 20 minutes.

Take one dough portion and roll it out flat.

Flip it over and lay the filling ingredients on top.

Roll it up tightly from top to bottom.

Flatten one end of the dough with a rolling pin, wrap the other end over it, and pinch to seal the seam — forming the bagel ring.

Repeat for all portions. Place each on parchment paper and proof at 33°C for about 30 minutes.

Proof until the dough has expanded to 1.5 times its original size.

In a pot, combine water and sugar, stir well, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low heat, then boil the bagels — about 20 seconds per side.

Remove the boiled bagels, drain excess water, and place on a baking sheet.

Top with chili rings and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Bake in a preheated oven at 230°C top heat / 200°C bottom heat for about 15 minutes. Oven temperatures vary, so adjust accordingly.

Once baked, gently tap the baking sheet to release steam, let cool and enjoy!

Done!
These cheesy beef bao buns with pickled cucumbers make a delightful snack—perfect for 6 servings! A delicious Dill Pickle, Beef & Cheese Bagel recipe.
Prepare all ingredients. Add the dough ingredients into the mixing bowl.
Mix at low speed until a dough forms, then switch to medium-high speed and knead until 90% gluten development.
The dough should be stretchable into a relatively thick film.
Let the dough rest and ferment at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions, roll into balls, cover with plastic wrap and rest for 20 minutes.
Take one dough portion and roll it out flat.
Flip it over and lay the filling ingredients on top.
Roll it up tightly from top to bottom.
Flatten one end of the dough with a rolling pin, wrap the other end over it, and pinch to seal the seam — forming the bagel ring.
Repeat for all portions. Place each on parchment paper and proof at 33°C for about 30 minutes.
Proof until the dough has expanded to 1.5 times its original size.
In a pot, combine water and sugar, stir well, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low heat, then boil the bagels — about 20 seconds per side.
Remove the boiled bagels, drain excess water, and place on a baking sheet.
Top with chili rings and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake in a preheated oven at 230°C top heat / 200°C bottom heat for about 15 minutes. Oven temperatures vary, so adjust accordingly.
Once baked, gently tap the baking sheet to release steam, let cool and enjoy!
Done!