Japanese Bao Bun Dough

Ingredients

• Wheat flour (white)300 g
• Water180 ml
• Dry yeast4 g
• Sugar (white)20 g
• Sunflower oil10 ml
• Baking powder4 g
• Salt3 g

Method

1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water and let rest for 5 minutes.
2. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. Add the yeast mixture and oil, and knead for 8 minutes until you have a smooth dough.
4. Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place, until it doubles in volume.
5. Divide the dough into 6 portions, shape them into balls, and let rest for 15 minutes.
6. Roll out each portion, fold it over a piece of parchment paper, and steam the bao for 10 minutes.