Steamed Bun - Mantou '馒头'

By WoonHeng · 150 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Mound the flour on a clean surface and make a well in the centre.
2. Put the yeast, salt and sugar into the well. Gradually pour in the water while drawing in the surrounding flour. A bench scraper helps with this.
3. Knead for 10–12 minutes until the dough is very smooth, working out as many air bubbles as possible.
4. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions of about 48 g each. Shape each into a ball and place on parchment paper.
5. Let the buns rest uncovered for 30 minutes. Alternatively, cover them with a damp towel while they proof.
6. Bring water in a pot to a rolling boil. Place the buns in a bamboo steamer and steam over high heat for 12 minutes. Serve warm.

Summarized from WoonHeng's video. Watch it for the details.