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Put all the dough ingredients in a bowl and knead until smooth.
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Let it rise for 30 minutes at around 85F/30C (You can do this easily in a bread machine).
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Scramble the eggs until fine and crumbly.
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4
Chop the shiitake mushrooms and chives finely.
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Mix all the filling ingredients except for the chives plus the flavoring ingredients.
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Season to taste with salt.
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Divide the risen dough into 2 portions.
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Divide one piece into 6.
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Roll each portion into a fat circle.
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Wrap the other portion in plastic wrap and set aside.
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Mix half of the combined filling with half of the chives (mix half at a time to prevent the filling from becoming soggy).
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Make a bun using 1/6 of the mixed filling.
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Make 6 buns.
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Heat a pan and spread vegetable oil.
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Line the buns in the pan, and press down lightly with your hand so that it's slightly indented in the middle.
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Cook over low heat for 2 minutes.
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Flip the buns over and repeat.
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Cover with a lid and steam-cook over low heat for 3 minutes (adjust the time depending on the size of the bus).
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Adjust the heat so they don't burn.
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Turn the heat off, and they're done!
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Repeat Steps 6-12 to make 6 more buns with the rest of the dough and filling.
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These are carrot buns made with the same dough.
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See.
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A steamed rose shaped bun made with the same dough.
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Hedgehog steamed sweet bean buns made with the same dough.