World Flavors Cookbook

Dorayaki (Red Bean Pancakes)

Two small, pancake-like patties made from castella sponge cake wrapped around a filling of sweet azuki bean paste.

Cuisine: Japan

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• Sweet red bean paste (anko)

Instructions

1. Whisk eggs, sugar, and honey.
2. Add flour and baking soda; whisk into a smooth batter.
3. Fry small pancakes in a non-stick pan.
4. Take two pancakes and sandwich a large dollop of bean paste between them.