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Anpan with Sesame and Soy Sauce Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water

Special equipment needed:
- Stand mixer with dough hook attachment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix on low speed until combined.

2. Add warm milk, softened butter, and egg to the bowl. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together.

3. Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

4. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

5. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape them into balls.

8. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and let them rise for another 15 minutes.

9. Brush the tops of the dough balls with water and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

10. Bake the anpan for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown.

11. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and water to make the dipping sauce.

12. Serve the anpan warm with the dipping sauce on the side.


Time:
Preparation time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Temperature:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Serving size:
12 anpan

Nutritional information:
Calories: 205
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 5g
Sodium: 300mg

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Whole wheat flour can be used instead of all-purpose flour.
- Honey or maple syrup can be used instead of granulated sugar.
- Instant yeast can be used instead of active dry yeast.
- Vegetable oil can be used instead of unsalted butter.
- Black sesame seeds can be used instead of white sesame seeds.

Variations:
- Anpan can be filled with red bean paste or other sweet fillings.
- Anpan can be made with different toppings such as chopped nuts or dried fruit.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic to ensure a fluffy texture.
- Brushing the dough balls with water before adding sesame seeds helps the seeds stick better.

Storage instructions:
- Anpan can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Anpan can be frozen for up to 1 month.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat frozen anpan, let them thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes and then bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve anpan on a wooden board or a plate with a dipping sauce on the side.
- Garnish anpan with fresh herbs or edible flowers.

Pairings:
- Anpan pairs well with green tea or black tea.

Suggested side dishes:
- Miso soup
- Edamame
- Seaweed salad

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add more milk or water.
- If the dough is too wet, add more flour.
- If the anpan turns out too dense, make sure to knead the dough enough and let it rise properly.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients and wash your hands before handling food.
- Store anpan in an airtight container to prevent contamination.

Food history:
- Anpan is a Japanese sweet bread filled with red bean paste. It originated in the late 19th century and has since become a popular snack in Japan.

Flavor profiles:
- Anpan has a sweet and nutty flavor from the sesame seeds and a savory umami taste from the soy sauce dipping sauce.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve anpan as a snack or a dessert.

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Region: Japanese

Taste: Savory, Nutty, Sweet, Umami, Tangy