Finished the steamed buns. Not the best, but I diagnosed the problem for the next time. Luckily my brother was pouring the "Bee's Knees" for his house cocktail, and those things were going down like water. He bought a case of Stellar Gin for the evening and it was well received by all.
The final product - my version of a Momofuku Steamed Pork Bun. The buns really came out great - not as pretty as the real thing, but pretty damn close; and tasty, too. The quick pickle of the cucumbers (thanks to Proof Sous Chef Cody Stone) were an awesome addition, but I just didn't cook the pork right, so in the end they weren't that great. I tried to roast them but it left too much fat - I think next time I will try a braise and try to get rid of a lot of the fat but keep the meat tender and juicy. Stay tuned.
Above are the steamed buns before proofing the very last time. They were a hassle to roll out (all 40 of them), but it was a promising sight afterward.
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