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Chinese Steamed Pork Buns (Char Siu Bao)

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Chinese Steamed Pork Buns
Matt Taylor-Gross
Cornstarch adds a silkiness to bao dough, mimicking the bleached, low-protein flour commonly used in Chinese bakeries (but harder to find in supermarkets). Lard adds tenderness, richness, and a subtle porky finish.