Mantou(饅頭) is steamed leavened bread. It is a common breakfast food throughout China, especially in northern China where it is a traditional part of Lu cuisine.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cup all-purpose wheat flour
• 1 tbsp yeast
• ¾ – 1 cup water

Directions

• combine flour, yeast
• gradually mix in water until combined
• cover and let rise 1 hour
• knead and roll into log
• divide into 8 pieces
• shape into balls (optional)
• steam 15 minutes
• serve