Flour Manju Buns (Brown Sugar)

1. 1

   Add the brown sugar and water to a pot, and dissolve while heating it up.

2. 2

   Add in the baking soda and cake flour once it cools, and knead well.

3. 3

   Gather it all up and flatten it out, then cut into 8 equal portions.

4. 4

   Cover with a wet cloth to keep from drying out.

5. 5

   Roll up 1/8 into a ball, and roll it out with a small rolling pin (to about 10cm diameter).

6. 6

   Add in 1/8 of the anko paste in the center, and close it up like a dumpling.

7. 7

   It looks funny, but pinch both ends and tuck inside, flip it over, and carefully roll up the ingredients.

8. 8

   Line a steamer with paraffin wax paper and arrange the manju with plenty of space between each one.

9. 9

   Steam for 15 minutes, and then you will have hot and soft manju buns.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.