Barbecued Pork Bun (Cha Siu Bow)

Directions

1. Mix together the hot water, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and yeast in an 8 ounce. measuring c.. Let stand till it rises to the 8 ounce. level (about 20 min).
2. Sift flour, cake flour, sugar and salt into a large mixing bowl.
3. Add in shortening, yeast mix and mil,.
4. Knead mix 5 min to create a dough. Cover with a damp cloth and set dough in a hot place. Allow the dough to rise for 3 hrs.
5. Heat wok, add in oil and stir-fry pork for 2 min.
6. Add in 2 Tbsp. water, salt, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce and hoisin sauce. Bring it to a boil.
7. Prepare thickening by mixing the cornstarch and 4 Tbsp. cool water. Stir into the mix and cook for 1 minute. Let cold before using.
8. After 3 hrs, when the dough has risen, shape into rolls about 2 inches in diameter. Cut each roll into 1-1/2 inch pcs.
9. Shape each piece into a shallow bowl shape.
10. Put 1 Tbsp. filling in the center, close ans twist dough to create a bun. Put the bun on a 2 inch square of white paper. (This prevents the bun from becoming soggy while steaming.) Place 8 buns in a pie pan and allow them to set and rist for 15 min in a hot place.
11. Steam for 25 min.