All-Purpose Chinese Steamed Bun Dough (Man Tou)

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4.6

30 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    2 hrs 30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 50 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    194 kcal

  • Course

    Baked Goods

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

All-Purpose Chinese Steamed Bun Dough (Man Tou)

Chinese Steamed buns or "man tou," are a staple in the Beijinger’s diet and for some, preferred more than rice. This simple recipe makes homemade Chinese man tou a reality for you!

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Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup lukewarm water
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Instructions

  1. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the water, and knead until it forms a smooth dough. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise for about 2 hours. Roll the dough ball into a log (the size depends on how large or small you want your man tou), and cut it into however many equal pieces you'd like.
  2. Arrange them in a steamer lined with cheese cloth, about 2 inches apart. Cover the steamer and let the buns rise for another 15 minutes. Turn on the heat to medium high and steam the buns for 20 minutes. Serve! To re-heat, just steam them again for about 5 minutes. Don't be tempted to use the microwave, because they'll dry out!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 157mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 157mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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