Mantou

Okay kiddo, so you know how bread is made from dough that is baked? Well, mantou is kind of like bread, but it is made from a different kind of dough and it is steamed instead of baked.

The dough for mantou is made from flour, water, yeast, and a little bit of sugar. It is mixed together until it becomes a smooth and stretchy ball. Then, the dough is left to rise for a while, which means it gets bigger and fluffier.

Next, the dough is rolled and shaped into little buns called mantou. They can be round or flat, and some people even make them into cute animal shapes!

Finally, the mantou are placed in a steamer basket and cooked with steam. This means they are heated with hot water vapor instead of with an oven. After about 15-20 minutes of steaming, the mantou are ready to eat!

People in China have been making and eating mantou for a really long time. It is a tasty and versatile food that can be eaten on its own or used as a base for all kinds of sandwiches and snacks. Some people even eat mantou with sweet or savory fillings inside, like meat, vegetables, or even chocolate!

So there you have it, kiddo - mantou is a type of steamed bread that is yummy and fun to eat!