Cute Bunny Mantou aka Steamed Bun 可爱小白兔馒头｜清水馒头做法 【Dairy-free Recipe】

Soft and fluffy mantou made with simple ingredients, hand-kneaded and it's dairy-free. It can be made with or without sugar and in different shapes or flavours as you wish! When done right, the steamed buns should be smooth and fluffy, and remain soft at room temperature. Leftovers can be kept in the freezer, and reheat before serving.

Watch the video below to see the mantou's texture, this video was taken after they were cooled at room temperature for 2 hours.

Ingredients: 
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125g Plain Flour 

30g Hot Water 

1 tsp Sugar (optional)

1/2 tsp Yeast 

40g Water (35’C) 

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Method: 

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and hot water, mix well with a pair of chopsticks then stir in sugar, if using.

2. In another small bowl, combine yeast and water, and mix well. Combine all ingredients (1+2) and mix to form a dough, cover and let it rest for 10 minutes. Add 1/2 tbsp pork lard and knead the dough for 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic, as shown in the picture below.

3. Divide the dough and shape it as desired. If you're making bunny, use the picture for reference. Add a little charcoal powder to a small portion of the dough to make the bunny's facial details.

I steamed the mantou using Ninja Foodi multi-cooker
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4. Proof for 1 hour and steam for 15 minutes (no need to preheat the steamer). When it's done, turn off the heat and wait for 5 minutes before opening the cover. 

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