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Step 1
Put diced lamb into a bowl. Add cumin powder, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, cornstarch and water. Mix until no liquid can be seen.
Step 2
Cook diced lamb fat in a wok over low heat until oil appears and the pieces brown. Discard them and keep the oil.
Step 3
Stir in onion. Fry until it slightly browns.
Step 4
Add cumin seeds, chilli flakes and carrot. Fry for one minute or so.
Step 5
Transfer to a plate to cool. Then mix with the marinated lamb. Set aside.
Step 6
If kneading with a stand mixer: Add flour, yeast, baking powder, sugar and water to the bowl. Knead on low speed until a very smooth dough forms (about 8 minutes).
Step 7
If kneading by hand: Mix flour, yeast, baking powder and sugar. Add water gradually. Mix with chopsticks/spatula until no more loose flour can be seen. Combine and knead briefly into a dough. Leave to rest for 10 minutes (covered). Knead again until very smooth.
Step 8
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a disk-like wrapper.
Step 9
Place a spoonful of filling in the middle of a wrapper then fold into a bao shape.
Step 10
Place assembled bao buns into a baking tray (Brushed with a thin layer of oil or lined with parchment paper).
Step 11
Leave to rest for 30 minutes until they expand a little (see note 6).
Step 12
Brush a thin layer of oil on the buns. Sprinkle sesame seeds over.
Step 13
Preheat oven at 410°F/210°C/Fan 190°C. Place the baking tray on the middle rack. Cook for 18 mins.
Step 14
Then turn the heat up to 480°F/250°C/Fan 230°C. Cook for a further 3-5 mins. If you’re making these buns for the first time, be attentive not to burn them. Please feel free to adjust the time if necessary as different ovens perform slightly differently.