dorayaki Recipe

How to make it

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• sift sugar.
• put all the eggs in a mixing bowl, then whisk them until there are big bubbles and add in sugar by 3 parts and whisk until the mixture turns white.
• add in milk and honey and mix them together.
• after which, add in sifted flour and baking powder.
• mix them together quickly but not using too much strength.
• then put the mixture into the frigrate for half and hour about cooking.
• heat a frying pan and lightly oil it.
• pour a scoop of the batter into the frying pans and make a small pancake. (*about 4 inches in diameter.)
• turn over when bubbles appear on the surface.
• repeat this process to make 24 pancakes.
• cool the pancakes.
• then spread the red bean on to the pancake and the dorayaki is done!
• For the bean paste:
• Soak adzuki beans in water overnight.
• Heat adzuki beans in a pot with one cup of water.
• When they come to a boil, add two more cups of cold water.
• When they come to a boil again, drain the beans in a colander.
• Return the beans to the pot, add three cups of new water, and cook over high heat.
• When the beans begin to jump around after the water comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low and simmer until the beans are soft, about one hour.
• If necessary, add water so that the beans are always covered. Fastidiously skim off any foam that appears on the surface.
• When the beans are soft enough to break between your fingers, drain them in a colander.
• Return the beans to the pot again and mix in the sugar.
• Mash the beans continuously over medium heat until almost all the water has evaporated and a paste has formed, about 35 minutes.
• Add the salt and stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes more.
• Remove from heat and transfer the paste to a container so that it can cool.
• The paste may be kept in the refrigerator for three days and then frozen. (Makes 2 cups).