Finished dish photo of Red Bean Bread

Red Bean Bread

Ingredients

Bread Flour260g
Cake Flour40g
Unsalted Butter25g
Caster Sugar40g
Yeast Powder5g
Egg40g
Salt2g
Water190g
Red Bean Paste300g
White SesameTo taste
Egg WashTo taste

Steps

1

Knead all the dough ingredients until smooth, then add butter and knead to the windowpane stage.

Red Bean Bread - Step 1
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2

Place the dough in a warm place for the first proofing, about 60 minutes until it doubles in size.

Red Bean Bread - Step 2
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3

Deflate the risen dough, divide it into 12 equal portions, shape them into balls, and let them rest for 15 minutes.

Red Bean Bread - Step 3
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4

Flatten each small dough ball and wrap in a portion of red bean paste, sealing the edges tightly.

Red Bean Bread - Step 4
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5

Close the seam tightly and gently press the ball slightly flat.

Red Bean Bread - Step 5
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6

Cut 8 slits on the surface of each dough ball and place them on a baking tray. Proof for another 15 minutes.

Red Bean Bread - Step 6
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7

Brush the surface of each dough with egg wash. Dip a rolling pin in water, then in sesame seeds, and press it into the center of each dough.

Red Bean Bread - Step 7
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8

Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake for about 15 minutes.

Red Bean Bread - Step 8
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