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Anpan (Sweet Red Bean Buns) 🍞 Japanese Bakery 🇯🇵

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Pies and Doughs Japanese Oct 18, 2025 17
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Description

Soft, fluffy milk bread rolls filled with sweet red-bean paste (anko) and baked to a shiny golden finish—classic Japanese bakery comfort.

Hook
Pillow-soft buns with a sweet, silky heart! 🍡

Ingredients

  • 🌾 320 g bread flour (or strong white flour)
  • 🥛 180 ml warm milk (35–38°C)
  • 🍬 40 g sugar
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🥚 1 egg (room temp, ~50 g)
  • 🧈 40 g unsalted butter, soft
  • 🧪 7 g instant yeast
  • 🍡 350 g smooth or chunky anko (red bean paste), divided into 10 balls (35 g each)
  • 🥚 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk (egg wash)
  • 🌾 1 tbsp white sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation

  • 1️⃣ Activate dough: In a bowl mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Whisk in egg. Add flour and salt; mix until shaggy. Knead 3–4 min, then work in butter until smooth and elastic (total 10–12 min by hand or 7–8 min with mixer).
  • 2️⃣ First rise: Form a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and proof until doubled, 60–75 min at warm room temp.
  • 3️⃣ Portion: Turn out, degas gently, divide into 10 × ~60 g pieces. Shape each into a tight ball; rest 10 min (bench rest).
  • 4️⃣ Fill: Flatten a piece to a disc, place anko ball in center, wrap edges and pinch to seal. Place seam-side down.
  • 5️⃣ Second rise: Arrange on a lined tray with spacing. Cover and proof until puffy, 35–45 min.
  • 6️⃣ Bake: Brush with egg wash; sprinkle sesame if using. Bake at 180°C for 13–15 min until golden.
  • 7️⃣ Finish: Cool on a rack 15 min. Serve warm or at room temp.

Total Time

🕒 Preparation: 25 min
🔥 Baking: 15 min
💤 Rest/Proof: 120 min
⏰ Total: 160 min

Nutritional Value

🍽️ Calories: 215 kcal
🥩 Protein: 6 g
🥖 Carbohydrates: 36 g
🛢️ Fat: 5 g
🧂 Sodium: 160 mg

Advice

Tighten each dough ball by dragging it on the counter to build surface tension. 🌀

Why it works 💡
A taut “skin” traps gas evenly, giving taller buns and a fine, cottony crumb.

Twist 🌰
Swap anko for black sesame paste or custard for bakery-style variations.

Status

Golden, fluffy, and gently sweet—fresh-baked happiness! 🍞✨ #grannyzen #anpan

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