Steamed BBQ Pork Buns (Char Siu Bao)

2 hrs 40 minMakes 10 buns

Soft steamed buns filled with Chinese roast pork in a savory-sweet sauce, made with a yeast dough and baking powder for a light, pillowy crumb.

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prepPrepare steamer with boiling water
prepCut parchment paper into ten 4×4 inch squares
1 teaspoon active dry yeast	Mix dough, rest 2 hrs		Add baking powder & water, knead, rest 15 min	Divide dough, shape discs, fill & pleat	Steam 12 min per batch over high heat
180 ml warm water
250 g all-purpose flour
125 g cornstarch
60 g sugar
60 ml canola or vegetable oil
15 ml oil	Stir-fry onion, add sauces & stock, thicken	Stir in pork, cool
40 g shallots or red onion, finely chopped
12 g sugar
15 ml light soy sauce
22 ml oyster sauce
10 ml sesame oil
10 ml dark soy sauce
120 ml chicken stock
15 g all-purpose flour
225 g diced Chinese roast pork
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-2 teaspoons water (optional)

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