Japanese · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Anpan (Sweet Red Bean Buns)
90 minutes · 6 servings · vegetarian
A beloved Japanese bakery bun, simplified with a straightforward home dough.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 cup sweet red bean paste
- 1 egg, beaten
Let’s make it
- Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt, then add the milk and butter to form a soft dough.
- Knead 8 minutes, cover, and let rise 45 minutes until puffy.
- Divide into 6 pieces, flatten each, fill with red bean paste, and seal well.
- Place on a tray, brush with beaten egg, and bake at 375 F / 190 C for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Make the buns smaller for children so the sweet filling is easy to manage.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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