Baozi (steamed bun with filling)

Baozi are known as steamed buns with various meat and vegetable fillings. They are a popular part of a meal in all regions of China. To make steamed buns with filling, take pork buns as an example:

Ingredients

For the dough

4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup water (plus additional as needed), 1 tablespoon dry yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt. Then mix everything well and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.

For the filling

8 ounces ground pork, 1/4 cup finely chopped Chinese cabbage, 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice wine. Then
Mix everything well and set aside.

For the pork buns

Roll the dough into a rectangle, cut it into 16 pieces, roll them into balls and roll them out into bun casings; Place the filling on the casing and fold it together; in the last
Step 1: Steam the filled rolls for 15 minutes.