Dorayaki Red Bean Pancakes
Fluffy Japanese honey-sponge pancakes sandwiched around sweet azuki red bean paste, the beloved snack of manga fame. The batter gets its lift from a touch of baking soda and honey, producing a lightly golden, soft shell.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 6 tbsp water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 cup canned sweet azuki red bean paste (anko)
- 2 tsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
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1
In a bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
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2
Add 2 tbsp honey and whisk until combined. Dissolve 1/4 tsp baking soda in 6 tbsp water, then stir it into the egg mixture.
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3
Fold in 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour until just smooth with no dry pockets. Rest the batter for 10 minutes.
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4
Lightly brush a non-stick skillet with 2 tsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola) and heat over medium-low. Drop about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake to form 3-inch rounds. Cook until bubbles appear and edges look set, about 1.5 minutes. Flip and cook 30 seconds more. Transfer to a plate and cover with a damp cloth to keep moist. Repeat with remaining batter.
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5
Pair pancakes in matching sizes. Spread a generous tablespoon of 1 cup canned sweet azuki red bean paste (anko) on the flat side of one pancake and press a second on top. Repeat for all pairs. Serve immediately or wrap individually.