Baozi

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ¾ cup warm water
• ½ pound ground pork
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1 tsp yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Gradually add 3/4 cup warm water, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.

2. 2

   Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, until doubled in size.

3. 3

   While dough rises, make the filling: combine 1/2 lb ground pork, 2 chopped green onions, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.

4. 4

   Punch down the risen dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 4-inch circle, keeping the center thicker than the edges.

5. 5

   Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Pleat the edges to seal the bun, twisting the top to close. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

6. 6

   Arrange buns on parchment-lined steamer baskets, leaving space between them. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes, until slightly puffed.

7. 7

   Steam over boiling water for 12 minutes, until the buns are fluffy and cooked through. Serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

• steamer basket
• large bowl
• rolling pin

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