Bao Bun

Ingredients:

3 Cups All Purpose Flour

¼ Teaspoon Baking Powder (4g)

1.5 Teaspoon Dry Active Yeast (5g)

2.5 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar (35g)

2 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

2/3 Cup -1 Cup Warm Water (200g)

16 squares of parchment paper (4”x4”)

Directions:

1. Mix Yeast with 2/3 cups warm water and 1/2 tablespoon sugar.
2. Mix Flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar in a separate bowl and whisk to combine.
3. Mix the liquid ingredients with the dry ingredients, add extra 1/3 cup of water if necessary.
4. Form a bowl and knead for 10 mins. If sticks to palm of hands sprinkle with flour. 
5. Place ball of dough in lightly greased bowl and cover. Let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
6. Punch down dough and knead a little. Divide into 16 pieces (40-50g). Roll out into an oval. Brush vegetable oil on the lower half and then fold in half so it looks like a taco. (Oil will make it open easily after it done cooking.)