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極上あんで作る基本のあんぱん / パンのレシピ

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🌍Authentic Japanese recipe from a Japan-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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An Pan

Cultural Context

An Pan, a beloved Japanese treat, originated in the late 19th century as a fusion of Western baking techniques and traditional Japanese flavors. These soft, fluffy buns filled with sweet red bean paste are often enjoyed as snacks or desserts, embodying the harmony of sweet and savory that characterizes Japanese cuisine. Today, An Pan can be found in bakeries across Japan and has gained popularity worldwide, often featuring variations with different fillings.

JapaneseJPdessert
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
180g bread flour
20g cake flour
40g sugar
2g salt
3g instant dry yeast
6g skim milk powder
35g unsalted butter
28g whole egg
30ml heavy cream (45%)
85ml water
approximately 320g premium red bean paste (小倉あん)
egg (for brushing)
black sesame seeds (for garnish)

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.

1

Prepare the dough by mixing bread flour, cake flour, sugar, salt, instant dry yeast, skim milk powder, and unsalted butter.

2

Add whole egg, heavy cream, and water to the mixture and knead until smooth.

3

Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.

4

Divide the dough into portions and shape them into balls.

5

Flatten each dough ball and place a portion of the red bean paste in the center.

6

Wrap the dough around the filling and seal it properly, ensuring the thickness is even.

7

Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

8

Brush the tops with egg and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.

9

Bake in the oven until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingproofingbaking

Equipment Needed

bench scraperdough scraperbaking matlarge baking sheetbrush

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Red Bean BunAnpan
Local Name: あんぱん

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