Mantou are Chinese steamed buns that are usually prepared plain, without any filling on the inside. It is sometimes served as a side dish, although it is more commonly consumed as it is. Mantou has a round, flattened shape, and it is a staple food of the Northern part of China.
Chinese Bread Buns (馒头 – Mántou)
Course: SidesCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
300
kcalResting Time
1
hour10
minutesTotal time
1
hour50
minutesMantou are Chinese steamed buns that are usually prepared plain, without any filling on the inside. It is sometimes served as a side dish, although it is more commonly consumed as it is. Mantou has a round, flattened shape, and it is a staple food of the Northern part of China.
Ingredients
3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/3 cup warm milk or warm water
1/2 tsp yeast
Directions
- Add yeast, warm milk and flour in a bowl
- Stir to mix well
- Knead the dough until it is smooth
- Let it rise for 40 mins
- After 40 mins, take the dough out and gently knead.
- Now, cut the dough into 2 halves and roll one half.
- Cut it into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a bun shape.
- Let them rise for more 30 minutes.
- Place baking/steaming paper underneath the buns
- Steam for about 15-18 minutes on medium to high heat
- These are ready to serve
Recipe Video
Notes
- After turning off the heat wait for 5 minutes before opening the lid
