Dorayaki is a Japanese dessert consisting of two fluffy pancakes with sweet red bean paste filling (anko) in between.
Ingredients
Pancakes
- 2pieceeggs
- 50gsugar
- 1tbsphoney
- 120gall-purpose flour
- 1tspbaking powder
- 60mLwater
Filling
- 150gsweet red bean paste (anko)
How to make Dorayaki
Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them until frothy.
Gradually add sugar and honey to the eggs. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly pale.
In a separate bowl, sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix gently to avoid overbeating. Add water slowly, adjusting to get a thick, smooth consistency.
Cover the batter and let it rest for about 15-30 minutes.
Cook the Pancakes
Preheat a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Lightly grease the surface with a small amount of oil or butter and wipe it with a paper towel to remove excess.
Pour about 2 tbsp of batter into the pan, forming a small, round pancake. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles start to appear on the surface and the edges look set.
Flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the other side is golden brown.
Continue cooking the rest of the batter until you have an even number of pancakes.
Assemble the Dorayaki
Take one pancake and place about 1 tbsp of sweet red bean paste (anko) in the center.
Place another pancake on top to form a sandwich. Press the edges slightly to help the filling spread evenly without spilling out.
Tips & Tricks
Make sure your pan isn’t too hot, as it can cause the pancakes to brown unevenly or burn.
If you’re not a fan of red bean paste, you can substitute it with custard, Nutella, or sweetened cream.