Korean Sweet Red Bean Bun

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper

2. Step 2

   Combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the egg and ¾ cup (160 ml) of milk warmed to about 30°C, then mix until a rough dough forms.

   Ingredients used: 1.0 piece Chicken Egg, 4.0 gr Fine Salt, 35.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 5.0 gr Instant Yeast, 300.0 gr Wheat Flour, 160.0 ml Whole Milk

   Cookware: mixing bowl

3. Step 3

   Knead until the dough begins to smooth out. Work in the softened butter, then continue kneading until the dough is elastic and can stretch thinly without tearing easily.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 35.0 gr Butter

   Cookware: mixing bowl

4. Step 4

   Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place until approximately doubled in volume.

   Timer: 60 min (fixed)

   Cookware: mixing bowl

5. Step 5

   Gently press the air from the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, cover, and let rest.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

6. Step 6

   Divide the red bean paste into 8 equal portions. Flatten each dough ball into a round, enclose one portion of paste, and firmly pinch the seam closed.

   Ingredients used: 320.0 gr Sweet Red Bean Paste

7. Step 7

   Place the buns seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten them. Cover and let rise until visibly puffy.

   Timer: 30 min (fixed)

   Cookware: baking sheet

8. Step 8

   Preheat the oven to 180°C.

9. Step 9

   Brush the risen buns with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) of milk and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Press a shallow indentation into the center of each bun.

   Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Sesame Seed, 15.0 ml Whole Milk

   Cookware: baking sheet, pastry brush

10. Step 10

    Bake at 180°C until the buns are risen and evenly golden brown.

    Timer: 16 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet

11. Step 11

    Transfer the buns to a wire rack and let them cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: wire rack