Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 6
Batter
Pan
Filling
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; heavy frying pan; spatula; whisk or electric mixer; baking tin or heatproof dish of the size stated in the method; heatproof spoon; spatula.
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Steps
Mix · About 15 min
- Whisk eggs, sugar and honey from 2 eggs, 60 g sugar, 15 g honey, 120 g plain flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 50 ml water. Fold in flour and baking powder, then water. Rest 15 minutes.
Cook · About 2 min
- Wipe a nonstick pan with 10 ml neutral oil. Cook 12 small pancakes over medium-low heat for 2 minutes per side, until set.
Check: Look for this result: set.
Fill · About 5 min
- Cool pancakes on a rack. Spread 240 g sweet red bean paste on six and sandwich with the remaining six.
Tips
- Keep pancakes small and the pan lightly oiled for an even surface.
- Judge Dorayaki by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Dorayaki takes to cook.
Substitutions
- In Dorayaki, replace red bean paste with smooth sweet chestnut paste.
Storage
- Get perishable Dorayaki into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Dorayaki within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
- Bring cooked Dorayaki to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Dorayaki is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Measure the dry batter ingredients ahead. Mix the wet batter and give it only the resting time stated in the method; cook Dorayaki close to serving.
FAQ
What matters most when making Dorayaki?
Keep pancakes small and the pan lightly oiled for an even surface.
What can I substitute in Dorayaki?
In Dorayaki, replace red bean paste with smooth sweet chestnut paste.
Can I prepare Dorayaki ahead?
Measure the dry batter ingredients ahead. Mix the wet batter and give it only the resting time stated in the method; cook Dorayaki close to serving.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
