Mantou Knots

Name: Mantou Knots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 175 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 360g (12 oz) plain (all purpose) flour, plus extra for dusting; 20g (2/3 oz) skim milk powder; 4g (1/8 oz) baking powder; 5g (0.18 oz) instant dry yeast; 35g (1 oz) sugar; 35g (1 oz) vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing the dough; 200g (7 oz) warm water; 14 squares of baking paper, about 10x10cm (or 4×4”); sweetened condensed milk, for dipping

Prep 10m

Cook 2h 45m

Total 2h 55m

This recipe for Mantou Knots creates soft and fluffy Chinese steamed buns. The dough is made with plain flour, milk powder, baking powder, yeast, sugar, vegetable oil, and warm water. Once steamed, the knots are perfect for dipping in sweetened condensed milk. A delicious and fun-to-make snack or side dish.