Chinese Steamed Buns

Ingredients

• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Green onions - 4, finely chopped
• Pork - 1 pound, ground
• Warm water - 1 cup
• Sugar - 2 tablespoons
• Active dry yeast - 2 teaspoons
• All - purpose flour - 3 cups

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and yeast mixture. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the ground pork, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and cornstarch.
5. Divide the dough into small portions and flatten each portion into a circle. Place a spoonful of the pork filling in the center of each circle.
6. Gather the edges of the dough and pinch them together to seal the filling. Place the buns on a steamer lined with parchment paper.
7. Steam the buns over high heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the dough is cooked through and the filling is hot.
8. Serve the Chinese steamed buns hot and enjoy!