How to bake Anpan (Japanese Red Bean Buns アンパンの英語レシピ): Recetas de cocina japonesa

red bean paste

🥗Healthier: azuki bean puree

💰Cheaper: homemade red bean paste

Homemade red bean paste can save costs and control sweetness.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lower-calorie option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a natural sweetener with fewer calories.

Mix the all-purpose flour, dried yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Add the egg, water, and melted butter to the dry ingredients and knead until a smooth dough forms.

Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.

Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten each piece.

Place a spoonful of Anko (red bean paste) in the center of each piece and fold the dough over to seal it.

Shape the buns and place them on a baking tray.

Let the buns rise again for a short period.

Preheat the oven and bake the buns until golden brown.

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