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Pasta and Ravioli Cutter Set, 5 Pieces, Fluted EdgesLotus Dumpling Bun Mold for Pleated Steamed Buns at Home
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Pleated steamed buns used to mean an hour of fussy folding and uneven results. This lotus-flower mold presses each bun into the same neat pleats and pinched top, so weekend bao and breakfast batches look as good as they taste. Dust the petals, press, close, and lift.
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Pleated steamed buns used to mean an hour of fussy folding and uneven results. This lotus-flower mold presses each bun into the same neat pleats and pinched top, so weekend bao and breakfast batches look as good as they taste. Dust the petals, press, close, and lift.
Shape perfect pleated steamed buns at home in seconds with a lotus-flower mold
Solves
- buns are hard to pleat evenly by hand
- inconsistent dumpling shape
- tedious folding for home cooks
Pleated steamed buns, shaped in seconds.
Tired of lumpy, uneven buns after every batch of dough? This lotus-flower mold pinches each one into a neat, pleated bun, so your weekend steamer looks like the restaurant bao you crave.
Petals that close into perfect pleats
Petals that close into pleats
The petal fingers open and close around the dough to form the pleats and the pinched top. The finished bun matches the restaurant-style bao in the photos, and you do not need to learn a folding technique first.
Steady on the counter
The flat, non-slip foot keeps the mold in place while you press and lift. That leaves one hand free to hold the dough, so the bun does not shift mid-shape and the pleats stay even.
From dough ball to pleated bun in seconds
- 1Dust the petals
Open the lotus petals and dust them lightly with flour, along with the dough ball. This keeps the dough from tearing when you lift the bun out.
- 2Press the dough in
Set a dough ball about the size of the cylindrical well into the mold, then press the petal fingers closed over it. Press gently so the top stays neat.
- 3Lift out the bun
Open the petals and lift the mold away to reveal the pleated bun. Move it to a steamer tray and repeat with the next ball. Use the bakery tools you already have to roll the dough balls before you start.
Measured in centimetres
- 7.7 cmBase diameter
- 8 cmClosed height
- 4.3 cmClosed top diameter
- 8.5 cmOpen flower width
Compact enough to sit beside a steamer basket on the counter
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Does it work with any bao or dumpling dough, or just one recipe?
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Wanelo · seller
It works with the soft, lightly floured dough most baozi recipes use. Dough that is too stiff will not fill the well evenly, and a very wet filling will push the petals open. Use a dough ball about the size of the well and press gently.
Is the PP material safe for food contact?
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Wanelo · seller
The mold is made of PP plastic, a common food-contact material used in everyday kitchen tools. Wash it with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, then let it air dry completely before the next batch.
Can kids help use the mold?
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Wanelo · seller
Yes. The motion is simple: dust, press the dough in, close the petals, lift. Kids can handle the press step while you shape the next bun, and a light dusting of flour keeps small hands from sticking.
How do I stop dough from sticking to the petals?
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Wanelo · seller
Dust the petals and the dough lightly with flour before each press. Sticky dough clings to the plastic and tears the pleats when you lift, so a little flour makes a clear difference on the first batch.
Is it faster than hand-pleating, or just another gadget?
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Wanelo · seller
Shaping a full tray takes noticeably less time than pleating each bun by hand, and the shapes stay consistent from batch to batch. One mold replaces the practice you would otherwise need to build, and it costs far less than buying frozen buns every weekend.
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