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Dorayaki

Dorayaki

Japanese
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35 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

35 min · 6 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

260 kcalper person
Protein 6g
Carbs 52g
Fats 4g

About this dish

Two small, fluffy honey pancakes sandwiched around a thick layer of sweet red bean paste. The batter puffs on the griddle to leave a soft, faintly spongy crumb that holds up to the filling.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Eggs

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dairy & Eggs

  • Eggs2

Tins & Jars

  • Ready-made red bean paste240 g

Dried Goods

  • Caster sugar60 g
  • Plain flour150 g
  • Baking powder4 g
  • Water60 ml

Oils & Condiments

  • Honey20 g
  • Vegetable Oilfor greasing10 ml

Utensils

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Griddle pan

Method

1

Whisk the eggs, caster sugar and honey together in a mixing bowl until pale and slightly thickened.

Approx. 5 minutes
2

Sift in the flour and baking powder and whisk to a smooth, thick batter, then whisk in the water.

Approx. 5 minutes
3

Cover the bowl and leave the batter to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes so the baking powder can activate.

Approx. 2 minutes
4

Heat a lightly oiled griddle pan over medium-low heat and drop in tablespoons of batter to form 8cm rounds.

Approx. 3 minutes
5

Cook for 2 minutes until bubbles rise to the surface and the underside is golden, then flip and cook for 1 minute more. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 8 pancakes.

Approx. 15 minutes
6

Sandwich pairs of pancakes with a generous spoonful of red bean paste.

Approx. 5 minutes