Chinese Steamed Buns (Baozi)

Ingredients

• •3 cups all-purpose flour
• •1 cup warm water
• •2 teaspoons instant yeast
• •2 tablespoons sugar
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1 pound ground pork
• •3 tablespoons soy sauce
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon sesame oil
• •2 green onions chopped

Directions

1. 1Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add warm water and knead into a smooth dough. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until doubled.
2. 2Meanwhile, brown the ground pork in a skillet, then add soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and green onions. Simmer for 5 minutes and cool completely.
3. 3Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll each into a 4-inch circle. Place a spoonful of filling in the center, then gather edges and pinch to seal.
4. 4Place buns seam-side down on parchment squares. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.
5. 5Bring water to a boil in a steamer pot. Arrange buns on the steamer rack, cover, and steam for 12-15 minutes until fluffy and cooked through.

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