Steamed Vegetable and Pork Buns | Little Fat Boy

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
• 2 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cups of warm water (between 95°F-115°F)
• 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast + 1/2 tsp
• 1/8 cup rendered pork fat (optional)
• 1 pound finely minced Napa cabbage (1/2 a medium head)
• 1/2 pound ground pork shoulder
• 1/2 tablespoon + 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (about 3 medium cloves)
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 3 whole scallions finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons sugar