*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               CHAR SIU BAO

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chinese                          Breads
                Dim Sum

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -ROBYN THOMPSON   (WCPP84B)
                        -----PORK FILLING-----
   1       c            Roast pork (
   4                    Fresh shrimps -- boiled and
                         chopped -- ¥
   1       t            Soy sauce
                        -may use fresh pork -- fried)
                        -chopped
   1       t            Oyster sauce
                        -salt to taste
                        -----BUNS-----
     3/4   ts           Yeast
   1 1/4   c            -warm water
   1       tb           Shortening
                        d let stand for 10 minutes. -- ¥
     2/3   tb           Sugar
   1       t            Salt
   4 1/2   c            Flour

  BUNS: Dissolve yeast in warm water; add shortening;
  sugar, salt and flour. Knead until smooth (slightly).
  Dough must be stiff. Then cut dough into approximately
  2 inch balls, flatten in the palms of hands and fill
  them with about 2 tsp of the pork filling, placing
  them on white paper 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" square. Let rise
  for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Steam 20 minutes.
   Formatted by Elaine Radis BGMB90B; JANUARY, '93
 


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