Baozi with Spiced Pork (Chinese Steamed Buns)

Discover the art of making Baozi, Chinese steamed buns, filled with savory spiced pork, offering a tender, flavorful bite.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and sugar.
2. Gradually add warm water and milk to the flour mixture, stirring to form a dough.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. In a separate bowl, mix ground pork, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, scallions, garlic, ginger, and five-spice powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions.
7. Roll each dough portion into a ball and flatten into a disk about 4 inches in diameter.
8. Place a spoonful of the pork mixture in the center of each disk, gather the edges, and pinch to seal.
9. Place each bun seam-side down on a parchment paper square and let rest for 15 minutes.
10. Bring a pot of water to a boil and set up a steamer. Steam the buns over medium-high heat for 15 minutes.
11. Remove the buns from the steamer and let them cool slightly before serving.

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