Dorayaki (Sweet Red Bean Pancake Sandwich)
Dorayaki is a Japanese confection consisting of two small, round pancakes sandwiching a filling of sweet red bean paste. The batter is made from eggs, sugar, honey, and flour, then cooked on a griddle over low heat on one side only, producing pancakes with a smooth top surface and an evenly browned underside. Honey in the batter adds moisture retention, keeping the pancakes soft and springy even after cooling, and lending a subtle floral sweetness that complements the red bean filling. The sweetness of the pancakes themselves is deliberately modest, allowing the dense, earthy sweetness of the anko to take center stage. Each dorayaki is palm-sized, making it a convenient handheld snack.
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Instructions
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Whisk eggs and sugar, then add honey and milk.
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Sift in flour and baking powder, then mix until smooth.
- 3
Rest the batter for 10 minutes.
- 4
Cook small rounds on low heat until golden on both sides.
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Cool pancakes and sandwich with red bean paste.
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