bean paste roll bread

How to Make Red Bean Paste Rolls: A Comprehensive Guide

Red bean paste rolls are a beloved Asian pastry, combining soft, fluffy bread with sweet, fragrant red bean paste. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making them at home.

Ingredients: For the dough, you’ll need 300g all-purpose flour, 3g yeast, 30g sugar, 5g salt, 1 egg, 120ml warm milk, and 30g butter. For the filling, use 200g store-bought or homemade red bean paste.

Steps:

1. Activate yeast: Mix yeast with a pinch of sugar in warm milk; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

2. Make dough: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add the egg and yeast mixture, knead into a smooth dough. Add softened butter and knead until elastic (about 10 minutes).

3. First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (1–1.5 hours).

4. Shape rolls: Punch down the dough, roll into a rectangle (about 30x20cm). Spread red bean paste evenly, leaving a 1cm border. Roll tightly like a swiss roll, then cut into 6-8 slices.

5. Second rise: Place rolls on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.

6. Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush rolls with egg wash and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.

Tips: For extra flavor, add a pinch of vanilla to the dough. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy these delightful rolls as a breakfast treat or afternoon snack!