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Char Siu Bao

Prep 2 hours
Cook 15 minutes
Total 2.5 hours
Servings 12
Difficulty Hard

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Char siu bao is dim sum perfection. That fluffy white bun with sweet pork.

Ingredients

Servings: 12

filling

dough

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix filling ingredients with cornstarch slurry. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Make dough: Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add flour, sugar, and baking powder.

  3. 3

    Knead until smooth. Let rise 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Divide into 12 pieces. Flatten, add filling, pinch to close.

  5. 5

    Steam on parchment squares for 12-15 minutes.

Fluffy steamed buns filled with sweet BBQ pork.