Fluffy Bao Buns, Made at Home - Bread - Food nerd rockstar

Ingredients

• 200 g white flour (type 000/AP)
• 2 g baking powder
• 2 g fine salt
• 3 g instant dry yeast
• 12–16 g sugar (about 1 tablespoon; keep within this range)
• 4–6 g neutral oil (I use 1–1½ tsp; grapeseed works well)
• 135–150 g lukewarm milk (start with 135 g and add as needed)
• Digital kitchen scale
• Measuring spoons
• Mixing bowl
• Stand mixer with dough hook (or a bowl + hands for kneading)
• Rolling pin
• 10 cm (4 in) round cutter (or a sharp rimmed glass)
• Pastry brush
• Parchment paper squares
• Steamer (bamboo or metal) or DIY pot + rack/colander + lid
• Large pot with a tight-fitting lid (for DIY steaming)
• Bench scraper (optional)