Best Healthy Steamed Buns Mantou Recipes

HEALTHY STEAMED BUNS / MANTOU

Steps:

• Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup water.
• Add the oats and whole wheat flour and mix.
• Add ½ cup of the remaining water.
• Add white flour, continue mixing.
• Add the remaining water (½ cup) (NOTE: the dough is supposed to be slightly sticky and watery, not like normal bread dough, so add more water if it's too dry).
• Place in a warm area (25-35 degrees celsius) and let the dough rise until it has doubled in size or until it has reached the top of the bowl.
• Knead the dough with some more whole wheat flour (it can take awhile since it's sticky) and shape it into a log.
• Divide log into 10 pieces and shape into buns/balls.
• Place buns in steamer and steam on high heat until you see steam coming out.
• Reduce the heat to medium and continue steaming for 10 minutes.
• Serve & enjoy!

CHINESE STEAMED BUNS (MANTOU)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, sprinkle yeast and sugar over 4 tablespoons of the warm water and leave it for 15 minutes.
• Place the flour in a bowl and make a well in the center. Pour in the yeast mixture and the remaining water. Mix everything to form a dough.
• Turn it onto a floured board and knead until smooth.
• Return dough to the bowl, cover and let it stand in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
• Punch down, cover again and let it stand for 20 minutes longer.
• Knead the dough again and shape into rolls.
• Bring the water in the bottom of a steamer to a boil. Place the rolls in the steamer, leaving a 1- inch gap between them. Cook for 10 minutes or until firm and cooked through.
• Serve them hot.