Soft Paus With Pumpkin Paste

This is a very soft, fluffy, moist and chewy [QQ] pau skin recipe which I have used for making the 'Big Paus' [recipe here].  Here is the same recipe I use to make these small paus with pumpkin paste which is also easy to prepare.   Accidentally deleted a photo  showing the filling of this pau....lol.. [thought my hubby  had download the photos for me but he didn't].  The texture of this pau is like the traditional pau [not that crumbly type] which you can  peel off the outer skin.

The recipe yields about 16 medium size paus.
Ingredients
[makes 16 pieces]

350 gm plain flour sifted to with 1 tsp double action baking powder [or pau flour]

Mix together - 200 ml lukewarm water, 40 gm caster sugar and 1/4 tsp vinegar

1 tsp instant yeast

1 tbsp shortening

Filling - Pumpkin Paste [see here for recipe]

Using a Dough Mixer or Hand Knead

1. Combine all the ingredients [except shortening] in a mixing bowl.  Knead until soft [about 5-10 minutes].  Then add in the shortening, continue to knead until soft, smooth and elastic.
2. Shape into a ball and cover to rest for about 20-30 minutes or until double in size.
3. Punch down dough and remove dough to a floured surface, shape into 2 round ball.  Press each ball flat, then divide into 8 equal portions. Shape each into a ball, then roll into flat circle.  Do the same for the other piece.
4. Wrap each piece with about a tablespoon of filling.  Bring the edges together into a round or pleated pau shape.
5. Place on parchment or greased proof  paper in the steaming tray.   Leave to prove for 15 - 20 minutes.
6. Steam over high heat for 12 minutes in bamboo or electric steamer.  Off heat and leave paus for a further 3 minutes before uncovering to cool on rack. This is to prevent wrinkle, rough skin.
7. Serve immediately or steam for about 10 minutes when serving.