Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together all dry ingredients until well combined.

Step 2

Stir in water and your preferred neutral oil.

Step 3

Make the buns. First, pour about a teaspoon of sesame oil into the palms of your hands to grease them. Using an oiled or wet ice cream scoop or large spoon, scoop the dough into your hands. Shape the dough into a bun shape with your hands and place in a bamboo steamer basket. If you are using a filling, roll dough into a ball into the palm of your hand and flatten. Add filling and stretch dough to cover and seal.

Step 4

Fill a wok or pan with about two inches of water and bring to a simmer. Place steamer basket with formed buns on the wok or pan and cover. (I use a bamboo steamer like this. You may also cut a piece of parchment paper to fit to the bottom of each bun to help it from sticking to the bamboo steamer since the dough will be quite sticky.) Let steam for about 10-12 minutes.

Step 5

Allow buns to cool and enjoy!