20-Min Steamed Mantou with Chili Oil
Fluffy steamed buns made from scratch in under 20 minutes using a rapid dough method, served with spicy chili oil for dipping. No yeast rising required — just mix, steam, and eat.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Step 2
Add warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead 2 minutes until smooth.
Step 3
Divide dough into 8 pieces, roll each into a smooth ball, then flatten slightly into discs.
Step 4
Bring water to a boil in a steamer or pot with a bamboo steamer basket. Line basket with parchment.
Step 5
Arrange buns on parchment, steam over boiling water for 8 minutes until puffed and set.
Step 6
While buns steam, heat oil in a small pan until shimmering, then stir in chili flakes off heat.
Step 7
Serve warm mantou with chili oil on the side for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- bamboo steamer basket or metal steamer insert
- pot (2-3 quart)
- parchment paper
- small saucepan
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