Ingredients
- Makes 12
- FOR THE DOUGH;
- 250g plain flour
- 125g cornflour
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 7g dried yeast
- 2tbs sunflower oil
- 200ml warm water
- 2tsp baking powder
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 2tbs sunflower oil
- 3 shallots, finely chopped
- 400g minced pork
- 50ml dark soy sauce
- 50ml oyster sauce
- TO SERVE:
- 50ml hoisin sauce
- 2tbs sesame seeds, toasted
- 12 muffin cases
Surprisingly easy to make, these tender steamed buns are filled with aromatic pork and are best enjoyed warm from the steamer. Sieve the flour and cornflour into a large bowl, stir through the caster sugar. In a jug combine the yeast, oil and water and pour into the dry ingredients.
Mix until fully combined and a dough is formed, knead for 8-10 minutes. Place in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with cling film. Leave in a warm place for 1 hour and 30 minutes until risen and doubled in size.
Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat and add the oil. Add the shallots and fry for 2-3 minutes until tender, add the pork and cook for 5-6 minutes or until golden, add the soy sauce and oyster sauce and stir through the pork until combined.
When the dough has proved for two hours place into a free standing mixer once again with a dough hook along with the baking powder and mix to combine, return to the bowl cover with a damp tea towel and leave for a further 15 minutes.
Once the dough has risen turn onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 buns.
Flatten out into a circular shape 4 inches diameter. Place some of the pork mixture in the centre, bring the dough in from the edges to join at the top and seal.
Place on a flattened muffin case, sealed side down and then place in a steamer to cook for 12 minutes, ensuring the water does not touch the buns.