MANTOU

Mantou image

Provided by ix3fruits

Categories Breads

Time 2h45m

Yield 24 mantou buns, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon yeast
1 tablespoon Splenda sugar substitute

Steps:

Dissolve the sugar and yeast in the warm water for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl, then gradually stir in the yeast mixture to make a firm dough. Knead for 5 minutes, then cover with a damp cloth and leave in a warm place to rise for 1-1 1/2 hours.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, then roll into a long sausage. Cut into about 24 pieces and flatten each piece with the palm of your hand. With a rolling pin, roll out each piece into a circle about 4 inches in diameter.
Place a piece of wet cheesecloth on the rack of a steamer, arrange the buns 1 inches apart on the cheesecloth, cover and steam vigorously for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot.
I guess you can use waxpaper and cut them into squares for the bottom of the buns like they do in shops (instead of using cheesecloth), but I never tried it yet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 1, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.3