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