Mantou with Scallions - Easy Steamed Buns

Soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet steamed mantou filled with fresh scallions. These scallion mantou are a simple yet irresistible twist on classic Chinese steamed buns, with a pillowy texture and fragrant green onion flavor in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a side dish to your favorite savory meals.

Ingredients (Makes 7 Buns):

- 300 g all-purpose flour or bread flour

- 3 g salt

- 15 g sugar

- 6 g instant yeast

- 180 g warm water

- 20 ml sesame oil

- 100 g scallions, chopped

- white pepper, salt (to taste)

Instructions

1. Combine flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast in a large mixing bowl.

2. Pour in warm water and mix until a dough forms.

3. Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 7–10 minutes until smooth and soft.

4. Cover and let the dough rest for 1 hour until doubled in size.

5. Place dough on a floured surface and roll into a large rectangle.

6. Brush with sesame oil, sprinkle salt and white pepper evenly.

7. Spread chopped scallions over the dough and press them down to stick.

8. Roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch the edges to seal.

9. Cut the log into 7 even pieces.

10. Place buns on a plate lined with parchment, cover with cloth, and rest 30 minutes.

11. Boil water in a steaming pot and place buns on a steaming rack.

12. Cover with lid and steam for 12–15 minutes.

13. Turn off heat, keep lid closed, and let buns rest covered for 10 minutes to prevent collapsing.

14. Serve the mantou warm. Leftovers can be frozen and reheated anytime.