Mantou

Steamed rolls are not the best looking bread in the world. In fact, it looks like a raw dough ball, but it is indeed cooked.

The easiest way to cook them is in a bamboo steamer, but it should be able to be done in anything that can steam.

Mantou

3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp instant yeast
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp neutral oil - vegetable, grapeseed, etc
1 cup warm water, give or take a bit

• Mix together the dry ingredients
• With a mixer or your hands add the oil and slowly add water while kneading
• Continue until you have a smooth ball
• Lightly dust the tabletop and the top of the dough
• Knead by hand until it is very smooth
• In a proofing basket, or lightly-oiled bowl, place the dough and cover
• Let rise until doubled, in a warm place. About 90 minutes
• Punch the dough down, and make small dough balls - about 2 inches in diameter
• Line each level of the steamer in parchment paper
• Place the dough balls in the basket, cover with the lid
• Make sure the lid in on tight
• Over medium-high heat, bring water to a boil in a wok or a bot where the bamboo steamer can sit on solidly
• Place the steamer over the water
• Steam for about 12 minutes

There are videos that teach how to make the rolls in various shapes if that is your thing.