Description
Fluffy and delicious, Red Bean Milk Buns are a delightful treat perfect for any time of day. These soft milk bread buns, filled with sweetened red bean paste, offer a unique flavor that pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea. Ideal for breakfast or as a cozy afternoon snack, they bring a touch of sweetness to family gatherings or special celebrations. With a simple recipe that even beginner bakers can follow, you’ll impress your friends and family when you serve these delightful Asian-inspired pastries. So roll up your sleeves and let’s bake some fluffy Red Bean Milk Buns!
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 ounces sweetened red bean paste
- 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
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine the dry ingredients: bread flour, sugar, salt, instant yeast.
- Add wet ingredients: warm milk, warm cream, and the egg. Knead on low speed for about 10 minutes until dough is tacky.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for about 2 hours until it doubles in size.
- Divide the dough into nine equal pieces and form each piece into balls.
- Flatten each ball, fill with red bean paste, seal tightly, and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Allow buns to rise again for about 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
- Brush with egg wash, sprinkle sesame seeds if desired, and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
- 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: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg