Barbecued Pork Bun

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Ingredients

1/3 cup water warm
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 package yeast, active dry
2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 1/2 cups cake flour
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 1/4 cups milk, skim
16 each white paper pieces, 2 inches square
Filling
6 ounces pork chinese bbq, diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce thin
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons water cold (for thickening)

Directions

Mix together the warm water, 1/2 tsp. sugar and yeast in an 8 oz. measuring cup. Let stand until it rises to the 8 oz. level (about 20 minutes).

Sift flour, cake flour, sugar and salt into a large mixing bowl.

Add shortening, yeast mixture and mil,.

Knead mixture 5 minutes to form a dough. Cover with a damp cloth and set dough in a warm place. Allow the dough to rise for 3 hours.

Heat wok, add oil and stir-fry pork for 2 minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons water, salt, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce and hoisin sauce. Bring it to a boil.

Prepare thickening by mixing the cornstarch and 4 tablespoons cold water. Stir into the mixture and cook for 1 minute. Let cool before using.

After 3 hours, when the dough has risen, shape into rolls about 2 inches in diameter. Cut each roll into 1-1/2 inch pieces.

Shape each piece into a shallow bowl shape.

Put 1 tablespoon filling in the center, close ans twist dough to form a bun. Put the bun on a 2 inch square of white paper. (This prevents the bun from becoming soggy while steaming.) Place 8 buns in a pie pan and allow them to set and rist for 15 minutes in a warm place.

Steam for 25 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 84g
Amount per Serving
Calories 215 16% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g6%
 Saturated Fat 1.0g4%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 221mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 37.0g12%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
 Sugars 5.0g
Protein 8.0g15%
Vitamin A 0%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 3%  Iron 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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