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Chinese Bread Buns (馒头 – Mántou)

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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)

Recipe by Cooking With May LynnCourse: SidesCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Resting Time

1

hour 

10

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

50

minutes

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.

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
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