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                             Baked Bun Dough

Recipe By     : Dim Sum Dumpling Book, formatted by Patti Burgess
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chinese                          Dimsum

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  teaspoons     dry yeast
   5      Tablespoons   sugar
     1/3  cup           hot water
   1 1/3  cups          high-gluten flour (Pillsbury Bread Flour)
   1      small         egg, beaten
   3 3/4  tablespoons   peanut oil

In large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in hot water. Set in a warm place for 30-60 mins, depending upon the outside temp (allow longer during winter).

When yeast rises and a brownish foam forms on top, add flour, egg, and peanut oil, stirring continuously with your hand. Begin kneading. When the mass becomes cohesive, sprinkle a work surface with flour, place dough on it, and continue kneading. Knead for about 15 minutes, picking up dough with a scraper and sprinkling the work surface with flour to prevent sticking.

When smooth and elastic, place dough in a large bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and put it in a warm place to rise. Dough will take from 2-4 hours to rise (depending on weather again). The dough is ready when it has tripled in size.

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NOTES : I have used a food processor and my Kitchen Aid making this recipe with fantastic results in half the time and effort.