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Baozi (steamed pork buns)

Fluffy yeasted buns pleated around a juicy pork and scallion filling.

Time
150min
Steps
5
Baozi (steamed pork buns), photographed from above

Ingredients

12 servings

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Contains wheat, soy, sesame and molluscs.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Make the dough and rise 1 hour.

    2. 2

      Beat filling ingredients, adding water gradually, until sticky; chill.

    3. 3

      Divide dough into 12, roll into rounds thinner at the edges.

    4. 4

      Fill and pleat closed; proof 20 minutes on parchment squares.

    5. 5

      Steam 15 minutes, until the filling reaches 71°C (160°F), then rest 5 minutes off heat before lifting the lid.

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