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Toasted Milk Manotu (Steamed Buns)

Milky steamed buns made with toasted milk powder and condensed milk.
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: bread
Servings: 5 mantou

Ingredients

  • 15 g milk powder
  • 70 g milk
  • 30 g condensed milk
  • 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 7 g oil
  • 100 g all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder

Instructions

  • Measure out milk powder in a skillet and toast over medium heat, continuously stirring until golden brown.
  • Heat up milk in a microwave for 30s. It should be hot but not unbearable to the touch. Dissolve condensed milk and sprinkle yeast on top. Let rest for 5 minutes or until foamy.
  • Add oil and toasted milk powder to the yeast mixture and then mix in flour and baking powder. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Let rest for 1 hour.
  • Prepare your steamer with parchment paper, steaming cloth/liner.
  • Transfer the dough onto your work surface and flatten. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out into a rectangle. Take one side and tightly roll into a log. Slice into 5 even pieces and place them seam side down in the steamer.
  • Cover the steam basket and let the dough prove for 30-60 minutes.
  • Add water to a pot and turn your stove on high. Place the steam basket on top and steam for about 10-12 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the buns sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Storage: You can freeze the buns once they have cooled. To reheat, just pop it back into the steam basket and repeat the steaming step.
  • Recommendation: enjoy the mantou fried and dipped in some condensed milk! #DoubleToastedUntraMilkyMantou