Pumpkin Mantou Recipe

This Pumpkin Mantou recipe is one of the simplest and most straightforward bun recipes you can try. It requires just three basic ingredients—steamed pumpkin, all-purpose flour, and yeast. The recipe is designed to be easy to follow, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers.

Course Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 328kcal

Ingredients

290 g steamed pumpkin peeled, sliced, and steamed until tender
500 g all-purpose flour
5 g yeast

Instructions

Prepare the Pumpkin:

Wash the pumpkin thoroughly. Peel it and cut it into thin slices.
Steam the pumpkin slices until tender. Let them cool slightly.
Mash 290 grams of the steamed pumpkin into a smooth puree.

Make the Dough:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, 500 grams of flour, and 5 grams of high-activity dry yeast.
Stir the mixture until it becomes crumbly.
Transfer the mixture to a clean work surface and knead it until you have a smooth, elastic dough. This may take about 8-10 minutes of kneading.

Shape the Dough:

Roll the smooth dough into a long cylinder.
Divide the dough into equal portions, depending on the desired size of the mantou. Each portion should be about the size of a small ball.

Proof the Dough:

Place each portion on a piece of parchment paper and arrange them in the steamer.
Cover the steamer basket with a lid or cloth and let the dough portions rise at room temperature for about 30 minutes. They should bounce back when lightly pressed.

Steam the Mantou:

Bring a pot of water to a boil and set up your steamer over the boiling water.
Steam for 12 minutes, then let them sit for an additional 3 minutes before opening the lid.

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