Ham Char Siu Bao

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water, warm, (105-115°F), divided
• 2 tsp yeast, dry
• 2 tbsp sugar, plus a pinch
• 1 1/2 cups cake flour, plus more if needed
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp oil, canola
• Char Siu Marinade, (see recipe below)
• 12 oz Smithfield® Diced Ham
• 3 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
• 1/4 cup onion(s), green, thinly sliced
• oil, canola, for greasing and brushing