Description
Learn how to make delicious Dorayaki, traditional Japanese pancakes filled with a soft custard. These sweet treats are perfect for dessert or a snack, with a fluffy texture and creamy filling that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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For the pancakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Neutral oil for cooking
For the custard filling:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the custard: Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly add hot milk, then cook until thickened. Stir in butter and vanilla. Chill.
- Prepare the pancakes: Whisk eggs, sugar, honey, and water. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt. Cook batter in oiled skillet to make small pancakes.
- Assemble: Spread custard on a pancake and top with another. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The pancakes should be slightly thick and fluffy.
- Consider filling with sweet red bean paste for a traditional twist.
- Store assembled dorayaki in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled dorayaki
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
