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Mantou
Chinese steamed yeast buns
Mantou are soft steamed yeast buns and a staple of northern China, where wheat rather than rice rules the table.
Plain and lightly sweet, they accompany savoury dishes or are deep-fried and dipped in sweetened condensed milk.
Servings8 pieces
Time90 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Wheat flour400 g
- Dry yeast5 g
- Sugar30 g
- Lukewarm water200 ml
- Vegetable oil1 tbsp
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
Knead flour, yeast, sugar and water into a smooth dough.
Let it prove covered until doubled in volume.
Roll out the dough, roll up and cut into pieces.
Let prove briefly again.
Steam 12-15 minutes, rest briefly before opening.
Make it original
Wheat flour for mantou is in the Asia Boutique.