20-Min Steamed Mantou Buns
Pillowy Chinese steamed buns made with just flour, yeast, and sugar—no long rise needed. Serve plain, with chili oil, or as edible bowls for stir-fried vegetables and crispy chickpeas.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp instant yeast
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 tbsp chili oil or soy sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Add warm water and oil, stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Knead the dough on a counter for 3 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky. Divide into 8 equal pieces.
- 3
Roll each piece into a ball, flatten slightly with your palm, then fold in half and seal the edges by pinching gently.
- 4
Arrange buns seam-side down on a steamer basket lined with parchment. Leave 1 inch between each bun.
- 5
Bring water to a boil in a pot. Steam buns, covered, for 10 minutes until puffed and cooked through.
- 6
Serve warm with chili oil, soy sauce, or as edible bowls for stir-fried vegetables.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- steamer basket
- pot (3+ quart capacity)
- parchment paper
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