Ingredients:
2 tsp active dry yeast - I used yeast for making bread.
275ml warm water
30g sugar, more if you like them sweeter.
500g all purpose flour
1/2 tsp fine salt
1 tsp vegetable oil
Method:
1. Check the expiry dates of all ingredients
2. To activate yeast - mix yeast + warm water + a pinch of sugar from 30g of sugar. Look out for bubbles in the mixture, takes abt 20 to 30 mins. If there is no bubbles the yeast is not activated.
3. In the mixing bowl mix all the ingredients + activated yeast.
4. Knead with dough hook for 10mins / by hand till smooth dough is formed.
5. Make a ball & let it rest in an oiled bowl & let it stands to double in size or at least 1 hr.
6. Once doubled, knead for a few mins & return to bowl & let it stands for 20mins.
7. Rolled out the dough to form a cylinder abt 28" long, divide 10 or 12 pieces.
8. Roll out oblong or any shapes. If for kong bak, oblong & dust with some flour on the inside & fold into half.
9. Steam for 20 mins on baking paper ( or anything to prevent sticking). Turned off the flame & let it sit in the steam bath for another 1-2 mins before serving.
Note:
1. Leave some gaps in between paos cos they will expand a little.
2. I think you can also use this recipe to make paos with fillings.
Have fun!
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