CHAR SIU BAO

Submitted by: Residential Services Division
Orgainization: Hawaiian Electric Company

Ingredients:

     3 1/2 cups          flour
     1 Tablespoon        shortening
     1/4 cup             sugar
     1 pkg               active dry yeast
     1 cup               warm water
                         char siu filling

Procedure:
Put three cups of the flour into a bowl. Cut in shortening. Stir in two tablespoons of the sugar. Combine the remaining two tablespoons sugar with the yeast and add 1/3 cup of the warm water. Stir until yeast is dissolved. Add the remaining 1/2 cup flour; mix well. Combine flour mixture, yeast mixture and remaining 2/3 cup water. Knead on lightly floured board five minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl and divide into 18 portions. Oil hands and flatten pieces of dough. Put about 1 tablespoon filling in center of dough. Form buns by pulling dough up and around filling. Pinch and seal seams. Place on squares of waxed paper. Let rest 20-30 minutes. Place on rack and steam 15 minutes. Makes 18 buns.

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