Sweet Potato Steamed Buns

Today, I felt a strong urge for some "mantou" (馒头). I browsed thru 孟老师 recipe book and found the easiest way to use my leftover sweet potato. In addition, I have added some of my daughter's cereal for extra flavour which she just loves instead of just normal "mantou". 

Yield:    8 Pieces

Ingredients:

(A) 100g    Water

      3g         Instant Dry Yeast (1/2tsp + 1/4tsp)

(B) 3 tsp    Cerelac (Rice Flavor)

      250g    Medium Protein Flour (sifted)

      25g      Castor Sugar

80g      Sweet Potato (skinned)

10g      Canola Oil

Methods:

(1)  Steam the sweet potato until cooked. Press it until it becomes puree while it is still hot.

(2)  Mix well ingredient (A) and set aside.

(3)  Mix well ingredient (B).

(4)  Make a well in the middle of ingredient (B) and add in ingredient (A). Mix well.

(5)  Add in sweet potato puree and canola oil. Mix well and knead the dough until it becomes soft and smooth. Cover the bowl and set aside for 5 minutes.

(6)  Roll the dough into 30cm x 20 cm rectangular size.

(7)  Wipe the dough surface with clean water evenly.

(8)  Roll it into rope size 85 cm long. Cut the rope into 8 pieces.

(9)  Place on a greased paper, cover and leave in a warm place approximately 1 hour.

(10) Steam at high heat for 10-15 minutes.