Buddha's Hand Red Bean Paste Bread
Buddha's Hand Red Bean Paste Bread is a soft, filled loaf featuring a sweet red bean paste and crunchy walnut center. The dough is shaped to resemble the fingers of a Buddha's hand fruit before being baked to a golden finish.
Story
This bread combines the comforting sweetness of red bean paste with the nutty crunch of roasted walnuts. After a slow proof in a warm, humid oven, the shaped dough develops a tender texture that contrasts nicely with the rich filling. Baked until golden, it makes for a delightful treat with tea or as a simple breakfast.
Ingredients
Flour
Yeast
White sugar
Salad oil
Salt
Milk
Egg
Red bean paste filling
Walnut kernels
Instructions
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Step 1
First put the milk, egg, white sugar, salad oil, and salt into the bread machine, then add the flour and yeast and press the dough key; wait for the dough to rise, then take it out and place it on the board.
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Step 2
Divide into eight evenly sized dough portions.
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Step 3
Form the red bean paste into evenly sized fillings.
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Step 4
Roast the walnut kernels until cooked, then roll them into crumbs.
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Step 5
Roll out the dough.
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Step 6
Place the walnut kernels and red bean paste filling on top, wrap it up, and place the seam side down.
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Step 7
Roll into a long shape.
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Step 8
Press one side flat.
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Step 9
Use a knife to cut the pressed side open.
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Step 10
Fold the cut side downwards, and use your left hand to pinch the sides to shape it.
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Step 11
Place on the baking sheet and put into the oven to proof for about 1 hour. Set the oven temperature to 37 degrees and place a bowl of water inside to prevent the skin from drying and cracking.
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Step 12
Brush with egg wash.
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Step 13
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees for 5 minutes, then put it in the oven to bake for 15 minutes. Take it out and let it cool.
