Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this video, we'll show you everything you need to know about making delicious and flawless Southern-style steamed bread, mantou! From all the science to a step-by-step recipe, we're going through everything, including the beautiful history behind steamed breads and buns. If you've ever wanted to know why your mantou has dimples or blisters, why it isn't a milky white color, why it's gummy, and more, then this is the perfect video for you. Watch the video for more!

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(Two-step method)
Ingredients g %

Total Flour 300 100.00%
Hydration 150 50.00%

First Step
Bao Flour 210 70.00%
Water 120 40.00%
Inst. Yeast 0.5 0.17%

Second Step
Bao Flour 90 30.00%
Water 30 10.00%
Neutral Oil 6 2.00%
Sugar 18 6.00%
Salt 1.5 0.50% (optional)
All of First Step

Chapters
0:00 Opening
0:48 History
3:47 Ingredients and Science
16:10 Recipe