I made Mantou
@zhangxueying (3342)
China
May 23, 2024 4:30am CST
Making Mantou is similar to making bread. Firstly, I added some yeast to the flour, and I also added an egg to the flour. A little sugar can also speed up the fermentation. There is no sugar in the Mantou I made today. After the flour is fermented, make them into small round dough and let them stand for 15 minutes to wake up. Then put them in a steamer and steam for 20 minutes.I also made a bowl of Congee mixed with rice and millet, and a fried dish cooked with potatoes and carrots
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@zhangxueying (3342)
• China
24 May
@LadyDuck Sorry for the mistake in my expression. I put the kneaded dough in the oven
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@zhangxueying (3342)
• China
23 May
The people here are not used to using an oven, so I think if I change the step of putting a steamer into an oven, will it turn into bread?
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@tkonlinevn (6438)
• Vietnam
24 May
Is that a dumpling? I also really enjoyed making this cake. But I don't use eggs but fresh milk. The cake is slightly sweet and fragrant. The thing is, the cake is not as spongy as your cake. Maybe it's because of the yeast I used!?
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@tkonlinevn (6438)
• Vietnam
28 May
@zhangxueying I still think mantou are dumplings without filling! So are they different?
@zhangxueying (3342)
• China
28 May
@tkonlinevn They are different. Mantou is very soft after fermentation. Like bread, it becomes smaller when you squeeze it with your hands. The flour used to make dumplings does not need to be fermented. It has only a layer of inelastic skin.Put some filling in the wrapper.In the picture, you can see the difference between Mantou and dumplings.
@zhangxueying (3342)
• China
24 May
I make Mantou. There is stuffing in the dumpling, and the dumpling doesn't need fermented flour.
I also use yeast for fermentation.It is also OK to use fresh milk. Traditional Mantou does not contain eggs, but now the new method can add raw materials according to your own preferences.
Perhaps you overlooked a specific detail. For example, the 15 minutes of waking up while still
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
23 May
Oh! All that looks good. It must be yummy! And it's an elaborate cooking. I love it. Enjoy 
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@zhangxueying (3342)
• China
23 May
Thank you. I'm very satisfied with it. I ate a Mantou. I'm going to put the rest in the refrigerator. I will continue to eat them tomorrow
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
23 May
@zhangxueying That sounds like a good plan. When my daughter bakes bread or pizza base, she will make extra and we store it and keep refrigerated for few days.
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@zhangxueying (3342)
• China
23 May
We are the same.I also like it. If I cut it into slices and fry it in oil, it becomes another delicious dish.
But I don't like to eat Mantou in soup
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@zhangxueying (3342)
• China
23 May
@Beestring Mutton and Bread Pieces in Soup.This is a famous dish from Shaanxi, and of course, their soup contains a type of pancake.
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@zhangxueying (3342)
• China
23 May
Many times our food methods may have similarities, but our raw materials may differ
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@HaruLoid (1588)
• Philippines
24 May
@zhangxueying That is true. Well, history clearly states that Philippines and China had a lot of trading transactions. So, it is not surprising that both countries have something in common on some things.
@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
23 May
So it sounds much like a sourdough roll. It is good for you.
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@zhangxueying (3342)
• China
24 May
There is filling in the dumplings. The flour for making Mantou needs to be fermented. There is no stuffing in it. The flour for making dumplings does not need to be fermented. They are different
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
23 May
Your culinary adventure sounds delightful! Making mantou seems like a fun baking project, especially with those special touches like yeast and egg. It's neat how a bit of sugar can give things a little boost in fermentation. Your congee combo with rice and millet sounds like a cozy bowl of comfort, and that fried dish with potatoes and carrots sounds like a tasty addition to the spread. You've got yourself a well-rounded and scrumptious meal there!
@zhangxueying (3342)
• China
23 May
Yes,I am very happy, it's very fluffy and delicious.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
24 May
@zhangxueying I'm so glad to hear that you're happy with the results! Fluffy and delicious mantou are always a treat. It sounds like your hard work paid off, and you created a wonderful meal. Enjoy every bite! 
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@zhangxueying (3342)
• China
23 May
We also have many sweet foods, For some snacks, most of them are sweet, such as food in pastry shops and drinks in milk tea shops
but in my region, most of the flavors when cooking are salty or spicy.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16763)
• China
26 May
You are good at making it ! We usually add some wholemeal bought online into the flour.
We usually add some wholemeal bought online into the flour.
