Mantou,often referred to as Chinese steamed bun, is a type of cloud-like steamed bread or bun popular in Northern China.Mantou bread can be prepared with different flavours.
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Mix together plain flour, cornstarch, instant yeast and sugar, add in milk gradually and start mixing to form a dough.
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Add in vegetable oil and knead into a smooth soft dough.
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Divide dough into 2 equal portions, cover 1 portion (for chocolate dough) to prevent it from drying out.
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Knead the 1st portion (milk dough) for 6-7 minutes until the outer is smooth (lightly coat hand with flour if it is sticky), then cover and set aside to rest for 6-7 minutes.
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Add cocoa powder to 2nd portion gradually, knead for 6-7 minutes until the outer is smooth, then cover and set aside to rest for 6-7 minutes.
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Put the rested chocolate dough on parchment paper, roll out into thin flat dough (cover the rolled dough to prevent it from drying) and keep aside.
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Same way put the rested milk dough on parchment paper, roll out into thin flat dough.
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On floured kitchen counter place the rolled chocolate dough,on top of chocolate dough placed rolled milk dough.
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Roll out again both the dough together to left and right into thinner dough.
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From one end start rolling the dough into thin log shape.
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Cut into 8 portions using serrated knife, put each on a piece of parchment paper.
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Bring 500 ml of water to steamer and boil, turn off the heat,then add in 1 Litre of plain water.
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Arrange mantou dough in steamer racks (leave some space between each), then put the racks over the warm water, cover and proof for 25 minutes.
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After proofing for 25 minutes, turn on gas to high heat until water is boiling (about 3 minutes), then reduce to medium heat and steam for 15 minutes.
ROSHAN DCOSTA
May 06, 2020 at 3:25 am
Hi, what can we serve this with?
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