Anpan

あんパン · Anpan

Ingredients7

• bread flour250 g
• active dry yeast5 g
• sugar30 g
• whole milk120 ml
• unsalted butter30 g
• salt4 g
• red bean paste (anko)150 g

Method

1. Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl; add warm milk and knead into a smooth dough.
2. Add softened butter and continue kneading until the dough is elastic and glossy.
3. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Punch down the dough, divide into 8 equal pieces, and flatten each piece into a disc.
5. Place a spoonful of red bean paste in the center of each disc, then gather the edges to seal and shape into a smooth bun.
6. Place the buns on a parchment-lined tray, cover, and let them proof for 30 minutes.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for 15‑18 minutes until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.