Bread Recipes
Sweet Red Bean Milk Bread Rolls Recipe
These soft and fluffy milk bread rolls are filled with sweet red bean paste and baked until golden. Made with enriched dough containing milk, egg, and butter, they have a tender texture and delicate sweetness that makes them perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
- Total
- Several hours
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Bread Recipes
- Method
- Baking
- Total Time
- Several hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Main Ingredient
- Bread Flour
Introduction
These soft and fluffy milk bread rolls are filled with sweet red bean paste and baked until golden. Made with enriched dough containing milk, egg, and butter, they have a tender texture and delicate sweetness that makes them perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
This Sweet Red Bean Milk Bread Rolls Recipe recipe is written for Chinese home cooking, with attention to timing, texture, and the small cues that make the method easier to follow. Read through the ingredient notes and cooking tips before you start so the steps feel familiar once the pan, steamer, or pot is hot.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Written with clear home-cooking steps so the process is easier to follow from start to finish.
- Beginner-friendly enough for cooks who are still building confidence in the kitchen.
- Includes clear preparation cues that help with texture and consistency.
- Uses eggs in an approachable way with simple, easy-to-follow cooking steps.
- Gives the dish a clear sweet flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
Ingredients
- 250g Bread Flour
- 3g Yeast
- 20g Milk Powder
- 20g Sugar
- 3g Salt
- 1 Egg
- 110g Milk
- 25g Butter
- As needed Red Bean Paste
- As needed Black Sesame Seeds
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust without losing its Chinese home-cooking character.
Bread Flour
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Yeast
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Milk Powder
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Sugar
A small amount of sugar rounds out saltiness and helps create a more balanced finish.
Salt
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Egg
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Place all ingredients except butter into a bread machine or mixer and knead until a dough forms.
Step 2
Add softened butter and continue kneading until fully incorporated.
Step 3
Knead until the dough reaches the windowpane stage, then cover and let rise until doubled in size.
Step 4
Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions.
Step 5
Flatten each portion, place red bean paste in the center, and seal tightly.
Step 6
Place the filled dough balls seam-side down on a baking tray.
Step 7
Gently flatten each dough ball, sprinkle with black sesame seeds, and let rise again until puffy.
Step 8
Cover with parchment paper and place a second baking tray on top to keep the rolls flat. Bake in a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven for about 20 minutes.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.
Step 10
Enjoy the soft bread rolls filled with sweet red bean paste.
Cooking Tips
- For the softest texture, knead the dough until a strong windowpane forms. Adjust the milk slightly depending on your flour's absorption. The second baking tray helps create the traditional flat shape. Allow the bread to cool before storing in an airtight container.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
- Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.
Recipe Card
These soft and fluffy milk bread rolls are filled with sweet red bean paste and baked until golden. Made with enriched dough containing milk, egg, and butter, they have a tender texture and delicate sweetness that makes them perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- 250g Bread Flour
- 3g Yeast
- 20g Milk Powder
- 20g Sugar
- 3g Salt
- 1 Egg
- 110g Milk
- 25g Butter
- As needed Red Bean Paste
- As needed Black Sesame Seeds
Method
- Place all ingredients except butter into a bread machine or mixer and knead until a dough forms.
- Add softened butter and continue kneading until fully incorporated.
- Knead until the dough reaches the windowpane stage, then cover and let rise until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions.
- Flatten each portion, place red bean paste in the center, and seal tightly.
- Place the filled dough balls seam-side down on a baking tray.
- Gently flatten each dough ball, sprinkle with black sesame seeds, and let rise again until puffy.
- Cover with parchment paper and place a second baking tray on top to keep the rolls flat. Bake in a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy the soft bread rolls filled with sweet red bean paste.
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