Mantou / Baozi / Steamed Bun Dough I

1. 1

   Mix the yeast and flours in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Dissolve the sugar and add the peanut oil in the water.

3. 3

   Add to the flour bowl and mix thoroughly.

4. 4

   Knead dough until it becomes a consistent ball, adding milk or more flour as needed (I usually end up using a tad more than 1/2 cup of milk).

5. 5

   Cover dough in a bowl and allow to rest 10 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove dough, pound it down, and re-knead until it forms a fully elastic dough ball.

7. 7

   Place ball in a greased, covered bowl and allow to rise for 40 minutes to 1 hour, until doubled or tripled in bulk.

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   Divide into 16-24 small dough balls, or roll out into one large flat rectangle on a floured surface.

9. 9

   Flatted dough balls with a rolling pin, OR measure 3 5 inch rounds out of the pressed rectangle.

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    Fill each flat round with roughly 2 tbs of the filling of your choice in the center.

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    Pull the dough on all sides from the corners up to the top, and twist to close.

12. 12

    Steam filled buns (baozi) for 15 25 minutes over high heat.

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    NOTE: Plain buns, or mantou, can be obtained by simply omitting the filling.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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