Chinese Pork Buns (Cha Siu Bao) Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 3/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F / 45 degrees C)
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 pound finely chopped pork
• 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 1/2 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper