Ingredients for liquid starter Mantou
Liquid starter: | Water or milk 300g |
High-gluten flour 300g | Yeast 3g |
Main dough: | High-gluten flour 700g |
Yeast 7g | Water 200g |
Pork fat/lard 20g | Sugar To taste |
Recipe for liquid starter Mantou

Step 1
Mix the liquid starter ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
Step 2
The liquid starter on the next day
Step 3
Add the main dough ingredients to the liquid starter, knead well, and let it rest for ten minutes.
Step 4
Fold and smooth the dough again and let it rest for ten minutes.
Step 5
Divide into small portions.
Step 6
Wrap the filling, then place it in the steamer, let it rest with warm water for fifteen minutes, then steam over medium heat for fifteen minutes.