Manapua

Directions

1. 1
   Dough: Mix dry ingredients together (including yeast).
2. 2
   Add oil and water and mix well.
3. 3
   Knead dough until smooth (about 10 minutes).
4. 4
   Place in a large bowl; cover with a clean damp cloth and leave in a warm place to rise for about 2 hours.
5. 5
   Filling: Mix together sherry, oyster sauce, soy sauce, water, sugar and cornstarch until free of lumps.
6. 6
   Heat 1 T oil in a wok or pan over medium heat, add sausage and saute for 1 minute.
7. 7
   Add vegetables and cook until crisp tender.
8. 8
   Add liquid mixture and cook until thickened slightly.
9. 9
   Cool before using.
10. 10
    Divide manapua dough into 24 balls.
11. 11
    Slightly flatten each ball, then roll out to 4-inch disks, leaving the center of the circle twice as thick as the sides.
12. 12
    Place 1 T of filling in the center of the dough.
13. 13
    Gather up the sides around the filling and twist dough to seal.
14. 14
    Place with twisted side down on a 2-inch square piece of wax paper.
15. 15
    Put buns 2 inches apart in a steamer and allow to rise for another hour.
16. 16
    Steam for 15 minutes.
17. 17
    If you prefer to bake the manapua, preheat oven to 350°.
18. 18
    Set the buns 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
19. 19
    Brush with a mixture of 1 beaten egg, water and 1/4 tsp sugar.
20. 20
    Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown.