Steamed Bun Mantou

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AuthorLe-ThermiqueCategoryDifficultyIntermediate

Yields8 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 mins

INGREDIENTS :
8 Buns
 400 g All purpose flour
 ½ tsp baking powder
 1 tbsp cooking oil
Mixture
 40 g sugar
 1 tsp active-dry yeast
 230 ml warm milk or water +/- 10ml

COOKING METHODS :
1

- Install the Kneading Blade.

- Add the water , sugar and yeast in the bowl then stir the mixture with a pair of chopsticks or a spoon. Set asides.
- Add in all the dry ingredients and followed by oil and the mixture water into the mixing jar.

2

- Select preset mode R - KNEAD and - RUN , the auto setting for 10 Minutes
or manual setting Timer: 3 Minutes / Speed: 3 / Temperature : 37°C

- Remove the dough from mixing jar and fold it into a ball.
- Then place it back to mixing jar and close the jar lid , let it rest until 1.5 times or double the size
don't over ferment the dough, otherwise you will need long time to get the air out.

3

- Poke a hole with finger and the dough does not collapse.

4

Shaping Mantou:
- On a slightly floured surface, cut the dough into halves.
- Cover the other half you are not working on.
- Flatten the dough with a rolling pin

5

- Brush the surface of the dough with a bit of water, roll it up tightly into a log beginning from the straighter edge.
- Roll the log a few more times to make it a little bit longer or until it reaches your desired width.

6

- Trim the two ends and cut the log into 4-5 pieces the size of your choice. Repeat for the other half of the dough.
- Place the dough into the steamer lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Cover with the steamer lid.
- Leave to rise for 30 Minutes or so until they become very light & plump.

7

- Pour 500 liter water in the mixing jar, and close the lid. Place the steamer on the jar lid. Close the plastic steamer lid to steam.
Select preset mode R - STEAM - RUN and adjust the timer to 15 Minutes

wrap the steamer cover with with a clean tea towel to absorb any condensation and then place lid on top to prevent the skin getting wrinkle

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size

buns


Amount per serving
Calories229
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.7g4%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 13mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 44.4g17%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g5%
Total Sugars 6.3g
Protein 6g

Calcium 3mg1%
Iron 13mg73%
Potassium 68mg2%
Vitamin D 1mcg5%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS :
8 Buns
 400 g All purpose flour
 ½ tsp baking powder
 1 tbsp cooking oil
Mixture
 40 g sugar
 1 tsp active-dry yeast
 230 ml warm milk or water +/- 10ml

Directions

COOKING METHODS :
1

- Install the Kneading Blade.

- Add the water , sugar and yeast in the bowl then stir the mixture with a pair of chopsticks or a spoon. Set asides.
- Add in all the dry ingredients and followed by oil and the mixture water into the mixing jar.

2

- Select preset mode R - KNEAD and - RUN , the auto setting for 10 Minutes
or manual setting Timer: 3 Minutes / Speed: 3 / Temperature : 37°C

- Remove the dough from mixing jar and fold it into a ball.
- Then place it back to mixing jar and close the jar lid , let it rest until 1.5 times or double the size
don't over ferment the dough, otherwise you will need long time to get the air out.

3

- Poke a hole with finger and the dough does not collapse.

4

Shaping Mantou:
- On a slightly floured surface, cut the dough into halves.
- Cover the other half you are not working on.
- Flatten the dough with a rolling pin

5

- Brush the surface of the dough with a bit of water, roll it up tightly into a log beginning from the straighter edge.
- Roll the log a few more times to make it a little bit longer or until it reaches your desired width.

6

- Trim the two ends and cut the log into 4-5 pieces the size of your choice. Repeat for the other half of the dough.
- Place the dough into the steamer lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Cover with the steamer lid.
- Leave to rise for 30 Minutes or so until they become very light & plump.

7

- Pour 500 liter water in the mixing jar, and close the lid. Place the steamer on the jar lid. Close the plastic steamer lid to steam.
Select preset mode R - STEAM - RUN and adjust the timer to 15 Minutes

wrap the steamer cover with with a clean tea towel to absorb any condensation and then place lid on top to prevent the skin getting wrinkle

Notes

Steamed Bun (Mantou)

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