Shoutao Mantou
1.
500 grams of flour, it is better if it is high-gluten flour.
2.
Dissolve the dry yeast in warm water, pour it into flour, knead it into a smooth dough, cover it with a damp cloth, and place it in a warm place to proof it to 2 times its size.
3.
After the fermented dough is opened, it becomes a honeycomb shape, and it is fermented.
4.
Add flour to the dough and knead it for a while. This dough is softer and has a higher humidity, so add more flour.
5.
Cut the dough after kneading, there are no bubbles inside, and the dough is firm, just kneaded.
6.
Divide the dough into equal portions, about 90-100 grams each, then add flour to each dough and continue to knead it into a smooth dough, and then knead it into a circle.
7.
Use the handle of the spoon to print out the shape of the peach, then rub it to shape it. Use a small amount of dough to add matcha powder or food coloring to make a leaf shape.
8.
Dip some red yeast rice powder with a small brush and brush it on the dough. Then leave it for about 10 minutes. Don’t leave it for too long, otherwise the lines will not be clear. It’s best to fix the shape before putting it on the steamer. Steam with boiling water for 15 minutes and simmer for 5 minutes.