How Chicago's Oldest Chinese Bakery Makes 10,000 Bao Per Week — The Experts

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious.

char siu (BBQ pork)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Tofu is a healthier vegetarian option; ground pork is often cheaper.

The head baker makes the dough, which is a crucial part of the process.

The dough is prepared with specific techniques passed down through generations.

The filling is prepared using chopped char siu, green onions, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.

The dough is divided into pieces, flattened, and filled with the char siu mixture.

The buns are sealed and then placed into a steamer for cooking.

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