Momofuku's Pork Buns | Food52

You no longer need to visit Momofuku to try their famous pork buns -- with this step-by-step recipe, you can make them right at home! SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8

Makes: about 25 buns

INGREDIENTS
Pork Belly and Quick-Pickled Cucumbers:
6 pounds skinless pork belly
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
2 thick Kirby cucumbers, cut into 1/8-inch-slices

Pork Buns:
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
4 1/4 cups bread flour
6 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder, rounded
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup rendered pork fat, bacon fat or vegetable shortening, at room temperature
Vegetable oil
1 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (green and white parts)
Sriracha, for serving

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