Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
200 g

Standard strong bread flour (Lys Dor)

30 g

Whole wheat flour

20 g

Black kinako

1 can

Boiled adzuki beans

0.5 tsp

Salt

0.5 tsp

Dry yeast

130 ml

Lukewarm water

50 g

Walnuts

Roasted

Step 1
~11 min

Preheat oven to 250C.

Step 2
~11 min

Roast the walnuts and set aside.

Step 3
~11 min

In a bowl, combine Lys Dor bread flour, whole wheat flour, and kinako.

Step 4
~11 min

Add boiled adzuki beans, salt, and dry yeast to the flour mixture.

Step 5
~11 min

Add lukewarm water and mix with chopsticks in a circular motion.

Step 6
~11 min

Switch to a spatula and knead in the walnuts until the dough doubles in size.

Step 7
~11 min

Form the dough into a ball, wrap, and let it rise until doubled.

Step 8
~11 min

Remove the dough from the wrap and release the gas.

Step 9
~11 min

Reshape the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes, covered with a damp cloth.

Step 10
~11 min

Sift flour (not listed) into a fermentation basket.

Step 11
~11 min

Shape the dough into a round and place it into the basket with the seams facing up.

Step 12
~11 min

Let the dough rise a second time for 40 minutes.

Step 13
~11 min

Gently remove the dough from the basket and place on a cookie sheet.

Step 14
~11 min

Cut a cross into the dough and add butter to the slits.

Step 15
~11 min

Spray the dough with water.

Step 16
~11 min

Lower the oven temperature to 210C and bake for 25 minutes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust water amount based on flour absorption.

Ensure dough is well-kneaded for best texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with butter or jam

Pair with cheese and fruit

Use for sandwiches

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cheese
Fruit
Soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Adzuki beans and kinako are traditional Japanese ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Snack
Brunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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