Steamed Scallion Buns (aka "Hua Juan")

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***Adapted from: Food52***

Yield: 12 buns

I N G R E D I E N T S

For the dough

• 1tsp instant yeast
• 1c. milk, heated to 90-95 degrees F
• 3 1/2c. AP flour
• 6Tbsp sugar
• 1/4c. olive oil

For the scallion-olive oil glaze

• 3Tbsp chopped scallions, green parts only
• 1/2tsp salt + 1 tsp 5 spices spice
• 1/4tsp sugar
• 1Tbsp olive oil + 1/2 tsp sesame oil
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1. D I R E C T I O N S
2. 1. Turn on oven to lowest setting. 
3. 2. In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk. 
4. 3. Mix in the rest of the ingredients for the dough and knead. 
5. 4. Cover with a moist cloth and place in oven for 1 hour.
6. 5. Mix together the ingredients for the scallion-olive oil glaze set aside at room temperature.
7. 6. Cut out 12 squares of parchment paper, about 4" x 4".
8. 7. After 1 hr, the dough should have doubled in size. Take out the dough and knead it again and then separate it into 12 egg-sized pieces.
9. 8. Roll each piece into a long oval and cut long strips down the oval leaving a 1/4" section attached at one end. 
10. 9. Brush lightly with the glaze.
11. 10. Pick up the dough with both hands, twist, and tuck the ends underneath to shape the buns and place on a square of parchment paper
12. 11. Place the shaped buns into baking pans and cover tightly with plastic wrap. 
13. 12. Place the pans in the warm oven for another 40 - 60 minutes to rise.
14. 13. Steam the buns for 13 minutes in a stock pot.
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16. Storage: If not not eating immediately, transfer to a freezer bag once it has cooled and freeze. To reheat, wrap with plastic wrap or put in a fold-and-close sandwich bag and microwave for 45 seconds.