
Spiral Chocolate Sourdough Mantou (Chinese Steamed Bun)
Updated: Jun 5, 2021
If you noticed my style of making buns or bread, I love adopting swirl and spiral patterns! To me it looks beautiful and beautiful food increases appetite, right? Now, let's jump in straight and start making these adorable mantou together!


Ingredient
For Basic Dough
Active or Cold Sourdough Discard 80g
Japanese Pastry Flour 125g
Cold Fresh Milk 40g
Sugar 20g
Sunflower Oil or Vegetable Oil 5g
For Chocolate Dough
Active or Cold Sourdough Discard 80g
Japanese Pastry Flour 125g
Cocoa Powder 5g
Cold Fresh Milk 45g to 50g
Sugar 20g
Sunflower Oil or Vegetable oil 5g
Method
1. During the initial stage, both dough will be prepared separately
For basic / chocolate dough:
In a mixing bowl, add sourdough discard, cold fresh milk, sugar, and flour except oil
Mix until ingredients (except oil) are combined using a spatula, approx. 2-3 minutes
Add oil, hand knead till dough is soft and smooth
Round it off into a ball
Cover with a moist cloth and rest for 10 minutes
2. Shaping of dough, both dough will be prepared separately
Roll each dough into a flat rectangle sheet, stack them together, roll it up like a "Swiss roll", and cut it into approx. 10 pieces
Shape according to your desired shape, or into a ball
Put the buns into a steamer, cover and proof over warm water for 1.5-2 hours
3. And finally, it's ready to steamed
Turn on fire to medium heat and steam for 15-18 minutes
Do not open immediately and let it cool down for at least 15 minutes before opening teh steamer lid
Open the lid and serve warm
Tips
Low protein flour is recommended
Hand kneading is recommended
Add any fillings or make it a plain bun
Be mindful of the liquid content and add water gradually
Flour or oil the counter-top lightly to prevent the dough from sticking
If you do not have a bamboo steamer, you can wrap the pot cover to prevent water vapour from dripping on the buns
Note
This recipe yields approx. 10 steamed buns
Nishio Peacock is used as Japanese Pastry Flour (Protein 8.3%), the product can be found at our shop, simply click "Order Form" to find out