Mantou 饅頭 (Chinese Steamed Buns)

5 from 1 vote

These Chinese steamed buns are light, fluffy, and moist. They're perfect on their own or alongside a Chinese entree, and they only use 5 ingredients.

Prep Time3 30

Cook Time20

Total Time3 50

Servings: buns

Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Steamer

Ingredients

3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoon yeast (if using envelope yeast, use 1 envelope & follow instructions on envelope)
¼ cup (59 ml) vegetable oil
¾ cup (177 ml) warm water or milk

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and yeast. Then mix in the vegetable oil.
3 cups all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ teaspoon yeast, ¼ cup vegetable oil
Make a well in the middle and slowly pour in the warm water and mix until dough forms into a ball. If using a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment to do all these steps (you won't have to make a well, just pour everything in).
¾ cup warm water or milk
Once the dough forms into a ball, begin kneading the dough for 15-20 minutes. If you have some anger you need to let out, this is the perfect thing to make. You can punch the dough and throw it around :)
After you're done kneading the dough, put it in a clean large bowl and cover it with a cloth towel. Set in a warm place to rise. About 3 hours.
After the dough has risen, form into medium sized balls and set each ball on a square baking paper (each ball has its own).
If you have the time, let the balls sit for 40 minutes to rise more, if not, 20 minutes is good enough.
Put the buns in a steamer and steam for about 20 minutes until they're puffy and cooked.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, in the fridge for 4 days, or in the freezer for 4 weeks. Reheat in the steamer for 2-3 minutes, or for 5-6 if frozen.

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