Siopao

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar, salt and baking powder. Add the butter and lukewarm water, then knead until smooth.
2. Let the dough rise under a tea towel for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
3. Meanwhile, fry the garlic and spring onions in the oil, add the minced pork and brown it for 8 minutes.
4. Add the soy sauce, sugar and pepper, then let it reduce for 5 minutes. Let the filling cool.
5. Divide the dough into 8 portions. Flatten each one into a disc, place a spoonful of filling and a piece of hard-boiled egg in the centre, then pinch closed to form a ball.
6. Place each ball on a square of baking parchment and let rise for 20 minutes.
7. Arrange them in a steamer and steam for 15 minutes, covered, until the dough is firm and glossy.
8. Serve hot, ideally straight out of the steamer.