Korean Red Bean Paste Buns Recipe

Step 1

Soak beans overnight/ for 8-12 hours.

Step 2

Pressure cook them for 15 minutes until soft.

Step 3

Drain the water and grind it to a fine paste in mixer grinder.

Step 4

In a pan mix together the paste, sugar and salt and cook until the paste becomes thick.

Step 5

Once cool the paste will become firm enough to be shaped into a ball.

Step 6

Store in a jar in fridge.

Step 7

In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt and yeast.

Step 8

Add the milk and water and mix to form a soft dough.

Step 9

Add the butter and mix well.

Step 10

Take the dough onto the counter and knead for 5-8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 11

Place in an oiled bowl, cover with cling wrap and set aside until the dough is double in volume.

Step 12

Remove it back to the counter, press it and divide it into 8 equal portions.

Step 13

Make large lemon sized balls out of the red bean paste filling.

Step 14

Shape the dough into a thick disc, place the filling inside and bring the sides of the dough to cover the filling.

Step 15

Keeping the seam side down, use a pair of scissors to make cuts around the edge. Make 8 cuts leaving the centre intact.

Step 16

Arrange them on a greased tray and cover and set aside for 20 minutes.

Step 17

By the time the buns are proving, preheat the oven to 200°C.

Step 18

Brush the top of the buns with milk and add some sesame seeds for topping.

Step 19

Bake in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden.

Step 20

Serve it either hot or at room temperature with a glass of milk.