Baked Cha Siu Bao
"Baked char siu bao (????) are classic pastries from Chinese bakeries. The soft and light bun surrounds a mouth-watering sweet and savory filling made with Chinese BBQ pork, shallots, and spices...."
INGREDIENTS
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30 grams bread flour (3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)
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115 grams water (1/2 cup)
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canola or vegetable oil for greasing bowl
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135 grams whole milk (1/2 cup + 4 teaspoons)
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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7 grams active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) ((see note 1))
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420 grams bread flour (3 1/3 cups + 1 tablespoon)
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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70 grams unsalted butter (5 tablespoons) (melted)
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80 grams sweetened condensed milk (4 tablespoons) ((see note 3 for substitution))
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 tablespoons oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce ((see note 2))
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil (any neutral oil works)
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1/3 cup finely diced shallots (50g)
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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3/4 cup water (divided)
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2 tablespoons cornstarch ((see note 4))
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2 cups diced char siu (280g) ((see note 5 for recipe))
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon whole milk
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (I used a mix of black and white sesame seeds)
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saucepan
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small mixing bowl
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large mixing bowl
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microwave-safe bowl
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stand mixer
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large baking sheets
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parchment paper
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brush
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plastic wrap
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