Chinese Steamed Buns (one proofing method)

Ingredients

• 300 g all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp. more for dusting
• 1 and 1/2 tsp. instant yeast
• 2 tbsp. sugar ( , optional)
• 150 g water or 20 ml more if needed
• 1 tbsp. vegetable cooking oil

Instructions

1. 0'}, {'@type': 'HowToStep', 'text': 'Add the liquid to the flour in a stand mixer bowl. And we start to make the dough. (If you plan to hand knead, pour the water with yeast slowly into the bowl with flour and stir with a chopstick).', 'name': 'Add the liquid to the flour in a stand mixer bowl. And we start to make the dough. (If you plan to hand knead, pour the water with yeast slowly into the bowl with flour and stir with a chopstick).', 'url': 'https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/chinese steamed buns/#wprm recipe 14629
2. 1'}, {'@type': 'HowToStep', 'text': 'Knead for 1 minute at slow speed and then add oil. Then continue kneading for at least 10 minutes at slow speed until the dough is super smooth, elastic, and whiter in color.', 'name': 'Knead for 1 minute at slow speed and then add oil. Then continue kneading for at least 10 minutes at slow speed until the dough is super smooth, elastic, and whiter in color.', 'url': 'https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/chinese steamed buns/#wprm recipe 14629
3. 2'}, {'@type': 'HowToStep', 'text': 'I recommend using a stand mixer for single proofing dough, as the warmth from hands can raise the temperature of the dough, leading to premature fermentation and further case the failure of the smooth surface.', 'name': 'I recommend using a stand mixer for single proofing dough, as the warmth from hands can raise the temperature of the dough, leading to premature fermentation and further case the failure of the smooth surface.', 'url': 'https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/chinese steamed buns/#wprm recipe 14629
4. 3'}, {'@type': 'HowToStep', 'text': "If you don't have a stand mixer, wearing a plastic wrapper can stop the temperature from passing through the dough.", 'name': "If you don't have a stand mixer, wearing a plastic wrapper can stop the temperature from passing through the dough.", 'url': 'https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/chinese steamed buns/#wprm recipe 14629
5. 4'}]}
6. {'@type': 'HowToSection', 'name': 'Round mantou', 'itemListElement': [{'@type': 'HowToStep', 'text': 'Divide the dough into 7 8 portions.
7. And knead each piece for several minutes until the surface becomes super smooth.
8. Then shape it into a round shape (check the video for the detailed process and tips).', 'name': 'Divide the dough into 7 8 portions.
9. Then shape it into a round shape (check the video for the detailed process and tips).', 'url': 'https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/chinese steamed buns/#wprm recipe 14629 step 2 0'}]}
10. 0'}, {'@type': 'HowToStep', 'text': 'If it is very cold, remove the lid, place it in an oven, and place it in a large cup of hot boiling water. Cover the lid of the oven and let it rise inside.', 'name': 'If it is very cold, remove the lid, place it in an oven, and place it in a large cup of hot boiling water. Cover the lid of the oven and let it rise inside.', 'url': 'https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/chinese steamed buns/#wprm recipe 14629
11. 1'}, {'@type': 'HowToStep', 'text': 'It may take around 30 minutes to 1 hour for the proofing method. Check frequently until the buns are 1.5 times in size.', 'name': 'It may take around 30 minutes to 1 hour for the proofing method. Check frequently until the buns are 1.5 times in size.', 'url': 'https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/chinese steamed buns/#wprm recipe 14629
12. 2'}]}
13. 0'}, {'@type': 'HowToStep', 'text': 'Remember to let it stand for another 5 minutes before opening the lid. Here we are, super easy, simple, and fluffy steamed buns.', 'name': 'Remember to let it stand for another 5 minutes before opening the lid. Here we are, super easy, simple, and fluffy steamed buns.', 'url': 'https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/chinese steamed buns/#wprm recipe 14629
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