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Title: Char Siu Bao
Categories: Hawaii Bread
Yield: 1 Servings
| 3 1/2 | c | Flour |
| 1 | tb | Shortening |
| 1/4 | c | Sugar |
| 1 | pk | Active dry yeast |
| 1 | c | Warm water |
| Char siu filling |
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.
Submitted by: Residential Services Division Orgainization: Hawaiian Electric Company Alt.Culture.Hawaii
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