Fluffy honey-kissed Japanese pancakes sandwiched with smooth sweet red-bean paste (anko) — soft, fragrant, and perfect with tea. 🍵
Hook
Pillow-soft pancakes + silky anko = classic Tokyo treat!
Ingredients
🥚 4 large eggs (room temp)
🍯 80 g sugar
🍯 30 g honey
🥛 30 ml water (plus 1–2 tsp extra if batter is thick)
🌾 160 g all-purpose flour (sifted)
🧪 6 g baking powder
🧂 1 pinch salt
🛢️ Neutral oil for lightly greasing the pan
🍡 500 g anko (red bean paste), smooth or chunky
Preparation
1️⃣ Whisk base: Beat eggs, sugar, and honey 1–2 min until slightly foamy. Whisk in water.
2️⃣ Dry mix: Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk just until smooth; don’t overmix. Cover and rest 15 min (batter thickens and bubbles).
3️⃣ Adjust: If batter is too thick, whisk in 1–2 tsp water for a slow-ribbon consistency.
4️⃣ Cook pancakes: Heat a nonstick pan on medium-low. Lightly oil, then wipe almost dry. Pour 2 tbsp (≈30 ml) batter for each pancake; cook 1½–2 min until bubbles form and surface looks matte. Flip and cook 30–40 sec more. Keep color even and golden.
5️⃣ Fill: Cool pancakes 5 min. Spread 1–2 tbsp anko on the underside of one pancake, cap with another to form a sandwich. Press edges gently to seal.
Total Time
🕒 Preparation: 15 min
🔥 Cooking: 20 min
💤 Rest: 15 min
⏰ Total: 50 min
Nutritional Value
🍽️ Calories: 240 kcal
🥩 Protein: 6 g
🥖 Carbohydrates: 47 g
🛢️ Fat: 3 g
🧂 Sodium: 160 mg
Advice
Wipe the pan nearly dry with oil before each batch for that even, glossy bronze surface. ✨
Why it works 💡
Excess oil fries the batter and causes mottling; a barely oiled surface promotes uniform Maillard browning.
Twist 🍓
Add a thin layer of whipped cream or fresh strawberries with the anko for a modern café-style dorayaki.
Status
Soft, fragrant, and nostalgic — handheld happiness from Japan! 🥞✨ #grannyzen #dorayaki
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