Anpan

Anpan is a delightful Japanese sweet roll filled with red bean paste, offering a perfect blend of soft, fluffy bread and the natural sweetness of adzuki beans. This Halal version maintains authenticity while ensuring it is suitable for all dietary preferences.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Granulated sugar - 30 grams
• Instant yeast - 5 grams
• Salt - 3 grams
• Milk (warm) - 100 ml
• Unsalted butter (melted) - 20 grams
• Egg (beaten) - 1 small
• Red bean paste (sweetened) - 100 grams
• Water (for steaming) - 200 ml

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the warm milk, melted butter, and beaten egg until well combined.
3. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
6. Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces.
7. Flatten each piece of dough into a circle, place a tablespoon of red bean paste in the center, and fold the edges over to seal it, forming a ball.
8. Place the filled dough balls seam side down on a parchment-lined steaming tray.
9. Cover with a cloth and let them rise for another 15 minutes.
10. While they rise, bring water to a boil in a steamer or pot.
11. Once the dough balls have risen, steam them for about 15 minutes until they are fluffy and cooked through.
12. Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.05 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from red beans, which supports digestive health.
• Provides a good source of energy due to carbohydrates from the bread.

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