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December 24, 2022

Homemade Black Sesame & Almond Milk Spiral Mantou (Vegan Steamed Buns Recipe)

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Here’s one fun swirled mantou recipe that is sure to be your next favorite. Homemade Black Sesame & Almond Milk Mantou! Made with bread flour, yeast, sugar, salt, baking powder, olive oil, almond milk and raw black sesame seeds, the black dough from the black sesame is gorgeously paired with the almond milk dough. This swirly bread recipe is a perfect treat to have in the morning or any chilly day when you’re craving fluffy warm bread to have with a hot cup of tea.

Homemade Black Sesame & Almond Milk Spiral Mantou (Vegan Steamed Buns Recipe) - Black Sesame & Almond Milk Mantou

Why I love this Recipe

  • Soft and fluffy
  • Easy to make if you have a stand mixer
  • No eggs, no milk, no dairy needed!
  • higher in fiber, to keep you fuller longer
  • makes the best breakfast and snack
What You'll Find in this Post:
1. Why I love this Recipe
2. Ingredients Used to Make Black Sesame & Almond Milk Mantou
3. Equipment
4. More Sesame Seed Recipes (HERE)
5. Step by Step Guide
6. Recipe Variations and Optional Add Ins:
7. Different Filling Options
8. How to Store Black Sesame & Almond Milk Mantou
9. NOTE ON SUBSTITUTIONS
10. TIPS
11. Homemade Black Sesame & Almond Milk Mantou (Chinese Vegan Steamed Buns Recipe)
12. More Steamed Recipes (HERE)
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Ingredients Used to Make Black Sesame & Almond Milk Mantou

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  • Bread Flour – I used bread flour for this recipe (I use King Arthur Bread Flour most), which I prefer and highly recommend for the best texture and structure. Please read the note on the substitution section below if using other flours.
  • Instant Yeast – you can find instant yeast in the baking section near the flours. My favorite is SAF Instant Premium Yeast, which works quickly and consistently produces great results. I recommend using instant yeast over active yeast for this recipe since active yeast (unlike instant yeast) needs to be activated in water, which we don’t add until the very end.
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  • Sugar – I used raw cane sugar, but you can use regular granulated white sugar, or healthier alternatives like coconut, date, or maple sugars which are less processed and more natural. I also sometimes like to use honey powder.
    • For yeasted breads, I would not recommend using sugar-free substitutes such as monk fruit sweetener or stevia powder since they can cause the bread to not rise properly. If you prefer a lower sugar recipe, you’re welcome to leave out the sugar. The bread might taste slightly plain, but it will not significantly impact the shape or texture of the bread.
  • Salt – Pink Himalayan salt is what I have at home, so it’s what I use, but you can use any kind for this recipe.
  • Baking Powder – helps to puff up the dough during the steaming process.
  • Black Sesame – You’ll need raw black sesame seeds in this recipe. Roasted black sesame is also good, and will give the steamed buns a more roasted nutty flavor.
  • Olive Oil – I like using light olive oil since it has a neutral flavor, but you can also any cooking oil of your choice like coconut oil, or avocado oil instead

Equipment

  • I used a KitchenAid Stand Mixer with a dough hook to knead the dough. You’re also welcome to use a bread machine, or knead the dough by hand.
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Step by Step Guide

How to Make Black Sesame & Almond Milk Mantou

STEP 1

ingredient image - ground black sesame seeds

Soak the sesame seeds in water overnight, or for 6-8 hours. Blend the sesame seeds and the water in a blender until creamy. Set aside.

STEP 2

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Mix the other dry ingredients (bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, and baking powder ) in the bowl of the stand mixer.

Pour the sesame water mixture into the dry ingredients.

STEP 3

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Start to knead the dough at a low setting (speed 2) for about a minute, until all the ingredients are mostly combined.

Add the olive oil next, and continue to knead for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the dough pulls away from the bowl and forms a smooth, supple ball.

STEP 4

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Remove the finished dough from the mixer bowl and place it in a lightly greased bowl. SET ASIDE – Let rise for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.

STEP 5

Basic Almond Milk Steamed Buns (Easy Vegan Dough Recipe

Mix the dry ingredients for the almond milk dough (bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, and baking powder ) in a clean medium mixing bowl. Pour almond milk into the dry ingredients.

STEP 6

Basic Almond Milk Steamed Buns (Easy Vegan Dough Recipe

Add the olive oil next, and continue to knead for about 10-15 minutes, or until the dough pulls away from the bowl and forms a smooth, supple ball.

STEP 7

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Remove the finished dough from the mixer bowl and place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 60-90 minutes

STEP 8

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Use a rolling pin to flatten each of the dough into a large rectangle, about 18 x 10 inches in size

STEP 9

STEP 10

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Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a tight cylinder (like a sushi roll or cinnamon roll). Pinch the ends to seal.

STEP 11

Homemade Black Sesame & Almond Milk Spiral Mantou (Vegan Steamed Buns Recipe) - Black Sesame & Almond Milk Mantou

Use a dental floss or a sharp serrated knife to divide the log into 12-16 equal pieces.

STEP 12

Homemade Black Sesame & Almond Milk Spiral Mantou (Vegan Steamed Buns Recipe) - Black Sesame & Almond Milk Mantou

Place on a piece of parchment square, or a sheet of steamer paper. Let rise for 20-30 minutes.

STEP 13

Homemade Black Sesame & Almond Milk Spiral Mantou (Vegan Steamed Buns Recipe) - Black Sesame & Almond Milk Mantou

Transfer the buns to the steaming pan and steam the buns for 15 minutes

STEP 14

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Serve while warm. Enjoy!

Recipe Variations and Optional Add Ins:

  • Use white sesame seeds for a milder sesame flavor.
  • Add color to the buns – matcha powder, food coloring, etc
  • Other than coloring you can also add different flavorings to the dough white kneading. For example, you can add either a teaspoon of coffee extract or espresso powder, cocoa, or Cardamom Powder. They’re not typically added to a traditional recipe, but you’re welcome to experiment!

Different Filling Options

If you want to enjoy these steamed buns with a variety of fillings, there are many fun and delicious filling options to choose from. Here are some ideas!

  • Koshi-an (sweetened red bean paste) – on Amazon, here
  • Mung Bean paste – sweet and delightfully yellow, homemade mung bean paste is a perfect mochi filling for those who are looking for a healthier bean paste alternative. Here’s my 2-Ingredient mung bean paste recipe here
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How to Store Black Sesame & Almond Milk Mantou

  • These Black Sesame & Almond Milk Mantou can be kept covered at room temperature for up to 24 hours, or in the fridge inside an airtight container for 3-5 days.
  • For longer storage, place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat, re-steam buns in a steamer for about 10 minutes.

NOTE ON SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Unfortunately, gluten-free flours cannot be substituted for bread flour in this recipe.
  • All-purpose flour can be used instead of bread flour, but will produce softer, less chewy steamed buns.

TIPS

  • Weigh your flour for the best results. 1 cup of bread flour = 120 grams / 4.23 oz. This is recommended since scooping the flour directly from the bag can can pack the flour into the measuring cup, and this means you’ll end up with more flour than what’s called for in the recipe. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, you can measure the flour by spooning pre-sifted flour into the measuring cup, then using the straight end of the spoon to level the flour across the top to sweep off the excess.
  • To make this recipe in the bread machine: add all the dry ingredients into the machine, stir briefly before adding the wet ingredients. The machine can be set for basic. Check the dough for consistency and adjust by adding additional water (or flour) before the end of the first kneading cycle. If you want to add additional nuts or dried fruits, leave them aside, and only them 3 minutes before the end of the second kneading cycle.
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Prep Time 2 hrs
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 14 buns
Calories 169 kcal

Equipment

  • KitchenAid Stand Mixer

Ingredients
 
 

Black Sesame Steamed Buns Dough

  • 2 cups bread flour 240 g, sifted and leveled*
  • 1/2 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar read notes** for substitutes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup black sesame seeds 38 g , I used raw (unroasted) sesame seeds
  • 1/2 Tbsp light olive oil or melted coconut oil or avocado oil

Almond Milk Steamed Buns Bread Dough

  • 2 cups bread flour 240 g, sifted and leveled*
  • 1/2 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar read notes** for substitutes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 2/3 cups almond milk 160 g, warmed to room temperature. I used unsweetened original
  • 1/2 Tbsp light olive oil or melted coconut oil or avocado oil

Instructions
 

  • Prepare 2 separate dough recipes (1) BLACK SESAME STEAMED BUNS and (2) ALMOND MILK STEAMED BUNS

Dough 1

  • Soak the sesame seeds in hot (almost boiling) water for at least 1-2 hours. Blend the sesame seeds and the water in a blender until creamy. Set aside.
  • Mix the dry ingredients for the black sesame dough (bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, and baking powder ) in the bowl of a stand mixer or a medium mixing bowl.
  • Pour the sesame water mixture into the dry ingredients.
  • Use your hands or stand mixer to knead the dough for about a minute, until all the ingredients are mostly combined.
  • Add the olive oil next, and continue to knead for about 10 minutes (about 15 if kneading by hand), or until the dough pulls away from the bowl and forms a smooth, supple ball.
  • Note: Additional 1-2 Tablespoons of water (or additional bread flour) may be necessary depending on the protein content of the flour, as well as the humidity and temperature of the kitchen.
  • Cover and set aside.

Dough 2

  • Mix the dry ingredients for the almond milk dough (bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, and baking powder ) in the bowl of a stand mixer or a medium mixing bowl.
  • Pour almond milk into the dry ingredients.
  • Use your hands or stand mixer to knead the dough for about a minute, until all the ingredients are mostly combined.
  • Add the olive oil next, and continue to knead for about 10 minutes (about 15 if kneading by hand), or until the dough pulls away from the bowl and forms a smooth, supple ball.
  • Note: Additional 1-2 Tablespoons of almond milk (or additional bread flour) may be necessary depending on the protein content of the flour, as well as the humidity and temperature of the kitchen.
  • Remove the finished dough from the mixer bowl and place in a lightly greased bowl.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled, about 60-90 minutes***

Shaping and Steaming the Dough

  • Use a rolling pin to flatten each of the dough into a large rectangle, about 18 x 10 inches in size
  • Place the rolled-out almond milk dough over the black sesame dough
  • Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a tight cylinder (like a sushi roll or cinnamon roll). Pinch the ends to seal.
  • Use a dental floss or a sharp serrated knife to divide the log into 12-16 equal pieces.
  • Place on a piece of parchment square, or a sheet of steamer paper.
  • Let rise for 20-30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, boil water and prepare the steamer
  • Transfer the buns to the steaming pan and steam the buns for 15 minutes
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*Weigh your flour for the best results. 1 cup of bread flour = 120 grams / 4.23 oz
**You can use regular granulated white sugar, raw cane sugar, brown sugar or coconut sugar in this recipe, but for yeasted breads, I would not recommend using sugar-free substitutes such as monk fruit sweetener or stevia powder since they can cause the bread to not rise properly. 
****It’s best if the bowl is put in a warm place, for example, inside an oven that’s been preheated for just a quick 10 seconds and spritzed with some water. Or, inside a microwave with a cup filled with hot water.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 214mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mgZinc: 1mg***Net Carbs: 29g
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