matcha red bean toast

Matcha Red Bean Bread Loaf: A Complete Guide

Indulge in the perfect harmony of earthy matcha and sweet red bean with this homemade Matcha Red Bean Bread Loaf. Here’s a step-by-step guide to baking this delightful treat.

Ingredients:

For the dough: 300g bread flour, 30g sugar, 5g salt, 10g instant yeast, 120ml milk, 30g melted butter, 15g matcha powder. For the filling: 150g cooked red beans (canned or homemade), 1 tbsp sugar.

Steps:

1. Prepare the dough: Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add milk and melted butter, knead until smooth. Incorporate matcha powder gradually, kneading until the dough is elastic and no longer sticky. Let it rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.

2. Shape the loaf: Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a rectangle. Spread the sweetened red beans evenly over the dough, leaving a border. Roll it up tightly like a swiss roll and seal the edges. Place the dough in a greased loaf pan.

3. Proof and bake: Let the dough rise again for 45–60 minutes until it fills the pan. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden brown. Brush with a little milk halfway through for a glossier finish.

4. Cool and serve: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy the soft, fragrant bread with pockets of sweet red bean!

This recipe yields a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. Customize by adding chopped nuts or a cream cheese glaze for extra richness. Happy baking!