Man tou buns (Thermomix)

Difficulty : easy

Preparation time : 10 min
Total time : 1h 30 min
Serving size : 12 portions

Ingredients
30 g oil, plus extra for greasing
200 g milk
70 g white sugar
2 tsp dried instant yeast
2 ½ tsp baking powder
400 g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 pinch salt
500 g boiling water

Preparation

1. Lightly grease Varoma dish and tray with oil, then set aside.
2. Place milk, sugar, yeast, baking powder and oil into mixing bowl and mix 30 sec/37°C/speed 2.
3. Add flour and salt and knead 2 min/. Transfer dough onto a silicone bread mat or lightly floured work surface and using a rolling pin, roll out into a rectangle (approx. 30 x 20 cm). Starting from longest edge, roll dough into a log shape and cut into 12 equal portions.
4. Divide dough portions between prepared Varoma dish and Varoma tray. Cover with Varoma lid and leave in a warm place to prove until doubled in size (approx. 1 hour).
5. Carefully place boiling water into mixing bowl. Place Varoma with buns into position, secure Varoma lid and steam 10-15 min/Varoma/speed 1 or until buns are cooked through. Serve warm (see Tip)

Hints & Tips

1. Man tou buns can be served as an accompaniment to both savoury and sweet dishes.
2. Golden man tou: Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add oil (approx. 10-12 cm deep). Working in batches, carefully add steamed mantou buns into hot oil, then fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove and transfer to paper towel to drain. Place approx. 100 g condensed milk into a small bowl and serve alongside the Golden mán tou for dipping.