Sweet Red Bean Paste Waffles: Homemade Delight
How to Make Delicious Red Bean Paste Waffles at Home
My children adore the homemade waffles I make, so I often prepare them. This time, I used leftover shaved ice red bean paste that I had frozen, thawed it, and made red bean paste waffles. Introducing these red bean waffles that they loved even more because of their sweet taste. Enjoy a delightful homemade treat!
Waffle Dough Ingredients
- 150g Bread Flour (Strong Flour)
- 50g Cake Flour (Weak Flour)
- 6g Instant Dry Yeast
- 2g Baking Powder
- 20g Sugar
- 2g Salt
- 125ml Milk
- 18g Grapeseed Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, sift the bread flour and cake flour together into a bowl. Place the sifted flours into a stand mixer. Add the instant dry yeast, sugar, and salt separately to the sides of the mixing bowl, ensuring they don’t directly touch the yeast initially. Then, add the grapeseed oil and milk. Mix until a smooth and cohesive dough forms. If kneading by hand, combine all ingredients and knead thoroughly until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Step 2
Once the dough is ready, transfer it to a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Poke 2-3 small holes in the plastic wrap to allow air circulation. Let the dough undergo a first proof (intermediate fermentation) in a warm place for about 15 minutes. This step helps to relax the gluten and improve the dough’s texture.
Step 3
After the 15-minute intermediate proof, gently punch down the dough to release the gas. Knead it lightly and shape it into a smooth ball. This process ensures an even texture in the final waffle.
Step 4
Press the center of the dough ball to flatten and widen it, creating a pocket. Fill this pocket with your prepared shaved ice red bean paste or sweet red bean paste. Carefully gather the edges of the dough to enclose the filling completely, pinching to seal. Place the dough seam-side down.
Step 5
After shaping the dough with the red bean filling, cover it with a clean damp cloth or plastic wrap. Let it undergo a second proof (final fermentation) in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until it has visibly puffed up. This second rise is crucial for a light and airy waffle.
Step 6
Preheat your waffle maker and lightly grease it with butter. Place the proofed dough onto the hot waffle maker, close the lid, and cook until golden brown and crisp. Serve warm for the best enjoyment! For an extra crispy exterior, you can cook it a little longer.
