Pumpkin Mantou
Savor the delightful Pumpkin Mantou, blending tradition with innovation. With its fluffy texture and flower-like appearance, it's a perfect centerpiece for any occasion. Whip up a batch at home with pantry-friendly ingredients.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 250 g pumpkin puree
- 20 g granulated sugar
- 4 g active dry yeast
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- Oil for brushing
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pumpkin:
- 2
Slice the pumpkin thinly and steam it until tender, approximately 15 minutes.
- 3
Mash the cooked pumpkin into a smooth puree and allow it to cool.
- 4
Mix the Dough:
- 5
Combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast in a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Gradually incorporate the pumpkin mixture into the flour in a large mixing bowl, stirring until a dough forms.
- 6
Knead and Divide:
- 7
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then divide it into 3 equal portions.
- 8
Roll each portion of dough into a long strip. Then, place two of the dough strips together and brush oil onto them. Finally, place the strip without oil on top of the others.
- 9
Using both hands, gently push and squeeze the strips together to combine them.
- 10
Cut and Shape:
- 11
Cut the combined strips into pieces approximately 3cm long.
- 12
Place each piece of dough on a cutting board, rotating and rubbing it with both hands to ensure firmness.
- 13
Hold each piece of dough with one hand while using the thumb and index finger of the other hand to squeeze and compact it.
- 14
Repeat this process with the remaining dough pieces.
- 15
Allow to Rise:
- 16
Place each portion of dough on the prepared parchment paper. Allow the dough pieces to rise until they are approximately 1.5 times their original size. This typically takes around 30 to 45 minutes.
- 17
Steam the Mantou:
- 18
Prepare your steamer by filling it with cold water. Place the mantou in the steamer and start steaming. Steam over high heat for 15 minutes, timing from when the water starts boiling.
- 19
After steaming, turn off the heat and refrain from opening the steamer lid. Allow the mantou to rest undisturbed for 2 minutes. Remove the pumpkin mantou from the steamer and serve them warm.