Here’s a recipe for Anpan to serve 4 people:

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 300g bread flour
• 50g sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 150ml milk
• 50g unsalted butter, softened

For the red bean paste (Anko):

• 200g adzuki beans
• 150g sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Water

Instructions:

1. Prepare the red bean paste (Anko):

• Rinse the adzuki beans under cold water.
• In a large pot, cover the adzuki beans with water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for about 1-1.5 hours or until the beans are soft and easily mashed.
• Drain the cooked beans and return them to the pot.
• Add sugar and salt to the pot with the beans and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens to a paste-like consistency.
• Let the anko cool completely.

1. Prepare the dough:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
• Add the egg and milk to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
• Add the softened butter and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
• Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

1. Shape and fill the Anpan:

• Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape them into balls.
• Divide the anko into 8 portions as well.
• Flatten each dough ball into a circle and place a portion of anko in the center.
• Gather the edges of the dough and seal tightly, shaping it into a smooth ball.

1. Proof and Bake:

• Place the shaped anpan on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each.
• Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let them proof for about 30-45 minutes, or until slightly puffed.

1. Bake:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Bake the anpan for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.

1. Serve:

• Allow the anpan to cool slightly before serving.
• Enjoy your homemade anpan with a cup of tea or coffee!

Adjust the ingredients and servings as needed based on your preferences. Enjoy your homemade Anpan!