red bean paste small meal buns

How to Make Red Bean Buns: A Simple Guide

Red bean buns are soft, fluffy, and filled with sweet red bean paste, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Here’s an easy recipe to make them at home.

Ingredients:

- For the dough: 300g all-purpose flour, 3g yeast, 30g sugar, 5g salt, 1 egg, 120ml milk, 30g butter (softened).

- For the filling: 200g red bean paste (store-bought or homemade).

Steps:

1. Prepare the dough: Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add the egg and milk, knead until smooth. Incorporate softened butter and knead for 10 minutes until elastic. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

2. Shape the buns: Punch down the risen dough and divide into 8 equal portions. Flatten each into a circle, wrap 25g red bean paste in the center, and seal tightly. Place the buns on a baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for 30 minutes.

3. Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush the buns with a little milk or egg wash for a golden finish. Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly browned. Let them cool before serving.

Tips: For extra flavor, add a pinch of vanilla to the dough. Enjoy these buns plain or with a cup of tea!