Traditional Chinese Steamed Buns

Name: Traditional Chinese Steamed Buns
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 500 g All-purpose flour; 5 g Yeast; 250 g Water

90 mins prepServes 4

This is the bun they teach kids in kindergarten to make in China. A simple recipe for soft, fluffy steamed buns (Mantou).

4 servings

What you need

17 ⅔ oz all purpose flour

9 oz water

⅕ oz yeast

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Instructions

1. Mix flour, yeast, and water into a soft dough.
2. Knead until smooth, then rest for 10 minutes.
3. Roll it out — you can use a pasta roller to remove bubbles for a glossy surface.
4. Shape into buns and proof until doubled in size.
5. Steam over medium heat for 15 minutes, then let rest 5 minutes before uncovering.

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