Pork Baozi (Steamed Buns)

Pillowy steamed buns filled with savory pork and scallions. The dough is tender and slightly sweet; the filling is fragrant with soy and sesame.

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Ingredients

1
Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center.
2
Pour warm water into the well. Stir with chopsticks until shaggy dough forms.
3
Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4
Cover dough with plastic wrap. Let rest 15 minutes at room temperature.
5
Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add pork, breaking into small pieces.
6
Cook pork, stirring occasionally, until cooked through with no pink, ~5 minutes.
7
Add garlic. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
8
Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and scallions. Cook 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
9
Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball, then flatten into a 3-inch circle.
10
Place 1 tbsp filling in the center of each circle. Fold edges up and pinch to seal.
11
Line a bamboo steamer with parchment squares. Arrange baozi seam-side down, not touching.
12
Set steamer over a pot of simmering water. Cover and steam for 10–12 minutes until puffed.
13
Remove from heat. Let cool 2 minutes before serving.

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