Baked Char Siu Bao - Buns With Minced BBQ Pork (Chinese Recipes)

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Step 15:

Let rest in a warm spot for about an hour, or until they’ve risen a bit. A puffy, risen bao:

When risen, lightly mist the bao with water and using a pastry brush, brush the outside with a beaten egg. Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown on top. Rotate trays 180 degrees about halfway through baking to ensure even baking.

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Step 16:

Your patience is rewarded with a tray of golden brown, perfectly cooked bao:

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Step 17:

Let cool for a few minutes before ripping into! The finished product: