Bao Buns

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup diced chicken or pork
• 1/4 cup diced carrots
• 1/4 cup diced shiitake mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix together yeast and warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
3. Add in yeast mixture, warm milk, and vegetable oil. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1 hour.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together chicken or pork, carrots, mushrooms, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water.
7. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a long cylinder shape. Cut into 10-12 equal pieces.
8. Flatten each piece of dough and place a spoonful of the filling in the center. Gather the edges and pinch to