Sweet Japanese Dorayaki with Red Bean Filling
A classic Japanese dessert, Dorayaki combines light fluffy pancakes with a sweet red bean filling for a delightful treat.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Pancake Batter
- 1
Sift Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
Tip: Be sure to sift flour to avoid lumps in your batter.
- 2
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In another bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and frothy.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Add honey and water to the egg mixture, then gradually incorporate the flour mixture.
Tip: Allow the batter to rest in the refrigerator—it helps the pancakes rise better.
Preparing the Red Bean Filling
- 1
Sweeten Red Bean Paste
If desired, mix additional sugar into the sweetened red bean paste for extra sweetness.
- 2
Mix Until Smooth
Stir until smooth and set aside.
How to Make Sweet Japanese Dorayaki with Red Bean Filling
Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 8 servings
- 1
Cook Pancakes
Heat a non-stick pan over low heat. Pour small amounts of the batter to form pancakes, cooking each side until golden brown.
- 2
Assemble Dorayaki
Once pancakes cool, sandwich about a tablespoon of the red bean paste between two pancakes.
- 3
Rest Dorayaki
Allow the Dorayaki to rest for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.
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