Char siu bao from Chinese Homestyle Cooking: 90 Plant-Based Recipes for Homemade Sauces, Favorite Takeout and Dim Sum, and Everyday Meals (page 109) by Maggie Zhu

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  • Serves : 16

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    Can substitute cake flour for low-gluten flour.

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    Can substitute cake flour for low-gluten flour.

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