Quick Bao Buns - under 1 hour

 

2 and 1/3 cups all purpose flour

2 tsp instant yeast

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp oil

3/4 cup lukewarm water

3 tbsp sesame oil, brushing

In bowl, combine flour, yeast, baking powder, salt, oil and water.  Combine – knead till smooth.    Roll dough into a log – divide into 12 pieces. 

Working with one at a time, covering other pieces with clean kitchen towel to stop drying out, shape piece into small ball.  Gently flatten into small oval – use rolling pin – brush exposed side with sesame oil, then fold into half onto itself.   Repeat with other balls – arrange on baking paper in steamer – let rest for 30 minutes – they should puff up a little. Cover the buns with a damp kitchen/dish cloth, put lid on.

In bowl on stove top, place boiling water – bring to a boil, put steamer on top – 12 minutes. 

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