Making Bao Shapes

This bao dough is classically a type of steamed bread dough that originated from northern China for making breads such as mantou (a pure steamed bread for mopping up sauces) or baozi (a filled steamed bread). It is a simple yeast dough that rises over time when proved at the right temperature, making it much easier to make than most people think. After the first 1½ hours of proving, the dough can be shaped into burgers, hirata buns, or even more classic dumpling