How to Make Steamed Pork Buns

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Begin by preparing the dough.

   Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water.
   
   Add 1 cup of flour.
   
   Mix thoroughly.
   
   Cover with cloth.
   
   Let rise 1 hour, until bubbles appear.
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   Step 2: Add sugar and vegetable oil to 1/2 cup boiling water.

   Stir well.
   
   Cool until lukewarm.
   
   Pour into yeast mixture.
   
   Add 3 1/2 cups flour. , Put into extra large, greased bowl in a warm place.
   
   Cover with damp cloth.
   
   Let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours. , Stir fry scallion and garlic 30 seconds.
   
   Add pork.
   
   Stir fry 1 minute.
   
   Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. , Stir fry quickly until pork is glazed. transfer everything to a large bowl and cool. , Slice the roll into 1" rounds. ,,,, Cover with a towel.
   
   Let rise 1 hour, until dough springs back when touched with finger.
   
   Remove towel. ,,
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   Step 3: Knead dough on lightly floured board until smooth.

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   Step 4: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok.

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   Step 5: Pour in dissolved cornstarch.

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   Step 6: On a floured board

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   Step 7: knead dough 1 minute and roll into one long roll 2 inches (5.1 cm) in diameter.

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   Step 8: Flatten each piece a bit with the palm of your hand and roll with rolling pin into 3 inch (7.6 cm) rounds.

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   Step 9: Place 2 tablespoons of filling in center of each round

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    Step 10: and gather the dough up around the filling by pleating along the edges.

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    Step 11: Bring the pleats up and twist securely and firmly.

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    Step 12: Place each bun on a 2 inch (5.1 cm) square of aluminum foil

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    Step 13: on the steamer tray.

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    Step 14: Steam over briskly boiling water for about 10 minutes.

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    Step 15: Serve and enjoy!

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