Description
A plain steamed bun with absolutely no filling, made only from flour and yeast. The more you chew, the more the natural sweetness of wheat spreads in your mouth.
Restaurants serving Mantou (Plain Steamed Bun)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Yeast
- Water(or Milk)
- Sugar
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Put all-purpose flour, water (or milk), dry yeast, a little sugar and salt, and
- tbsp vegetable oil in a bowl.
- Knead thoroughly with body weight (about
- mins) until the surface is smooth as baby skin (this kneading creates a fine, fluffy texture).
- Roll into a ball and proof in a warm place until doubled.
- Punch down the dough, roll into a rectangle with a rolling pin, and roll up into a log.
- Cut into 5cm pieces with a knife, place on parchment paper in a steamer, and proof again.
- Steam on high for about
- mins until fluffy and glossy. The biggest trick is waiting a few minutes before opening the lid after turning off the heat to prevent shrinking.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Store-bought frozen Mantou (Asian supermarkets)
Pairing
Warm Soy Milk or Fried Egg
Trivia
[For Everyone] The absolute base of Taiwanese breakfast. Flavor variations are abundant, like brown 'Brown Sugar Mantou' or purple 'Taro Mantou'.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Slice in half and eat like a hamburger bun, sandwiching a scallion omelet to make 'Mantou Jiadan', or braised pork!
Allergen
Wheat, (Dairy if milk used)