Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Red Bean Milk Buns, a soft and fluffy treat perfect for any time of day. These buns are lovingly filled with sweetened red bean paste, offering a unique blend of flavors that is sure to please everyone. Whether paired with your morning coffee, enjoyed as an afternoon snack, or served at gatherings, these versatile buns are easy to make and even easier to share. With a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a batch of these delicious Asian-inspired treats that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 1/3 cup warm heavy cream
- 18 ounces sweetened red bean paste
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk for the wash
- sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and optional milk powder. Gradually add warm milk and cream along with one egg. Knead on low speed until smooth.
- Cover and let the dough rise until doubled in size (about 2 hours).
- Divide the dough into 9 pieces; form balls and flatten them into circles.
- Place red bean paste in each circle's center; seal tightly and shape into balls.
- Allow buns to rise again for about 30 minutes before brushing with egg wash and sprinkling sesame seeds on top.
- Bake at 350°F for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (75g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg