Red bean paste Saffran raisin buns. Pillow soft steamed red bean buns (豆沙包) is one of the most popular Chinese dessert. In order to make those sweet red bean buns, I made sweet red bean paste firstly. For the recipe about how to make your own red bean paste (either easily smashed version and super smooth version), check it.

These little buns are perfect for breakfast or dim sum at Chinese restaurant when you have yum cha. Homemade Chinese Red Bean Buns with soft and slightly sweet surface. Have one bite, you will see the smooth sweet red bean paste inside. You can cook Red bean paste Saffran raisin buns using 14 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Red bean paste Saffran raisin buns

It's of flour.
It's of cooking oil.
It's of sugar.
You need of dried yeast.
It's of saffran.
Prepare of salt.
Prepare of vanilla extract.
Prepare of ice water.
Prepare of raisin.
It's of Filling:.
Prepare of red bean paste.
Prepare of Topping :.
It's of eggs.
Prepare of Sugar.

It is a good idea to serve this homemade red bean buns with some milk or soy milk. These anpan red bean paste buns are sweet, fluffy, and authentic. Anpan is one of the most beloved sweet bread buns in the country, as the thick texture of the red bean paste contrasts beautifully with the light fluffiness of the bread roll. Making Sweet Red Bean Paste (Anko) from scratch is easier than you think.

Red bean paste Saffran raisin buns step by step

Mixed all the ingredients in to the mixer, spin for 15min..
Take out the dough and let it raise for 40min. When it become doubles size. Then is ready to make it into bun shape.
Take quarter of the dough and flat it with the roller then add the red bean paste and cover up from the side. Roll it again with the roller until equally flat. Slice it into stripes..
Roll over the dough stripes around fingers and make it round. Then the nice pattern is done..
In the mean while, heat up the oven 200° for 30min. After all the dough is in shape. Let it raise another 30min..
After the second raised, brush the egg batter over the bun and put in oven on 180° bake for 15min..
Then brush again the egg batter over the buns and sprinkle the sugar over the buns then is ready to served..
Tips: eat with dip in the cold milk while the buns still warm. Taste amazing..

You only need azuki beans, sugar, water, and salt! Here, I'll show you the two varieties: Tsubuan (chunky paste) and Koshian (fine paste). Once you master the basic Anko recipe, you'll be able to make many delicious. Making tangzhong: Mix flour, water and milk ensuring that there is no lumps in a sauce pan. When the mixture thickens to a paste consistency, cook on a low heat for a further minute.