Matcha Milk Adzuki Bread

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   Beat the egg.

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   Set aside one tablespoon of the beaten egg for finishing.

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   Heat milk in a microwave until warmed to the touch.

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   Put the bread flour, skim milk powder, sugar, salt and matcha in a bowl.

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   Add the yeast at the end along the edge.

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   Pour the beaten egg and milk over the yeast.

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   Mix the ingredients with a scraper.

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   After the ingredients are incorporated, add the butter and beat using a cutting motion.

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   After everything is combined, tip over onto your work space.

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    Using the palm of your hand, knead the mixture.

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    The mixture is wet at first, but it gradually starts to form into a dough.

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    Keep kneading for about 10 minutes until the dough is no longer sticky and is smooth and elastic like in this picture.

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    Put the dough into a bowl and cover with cling film.

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    Leave to rise in a warm place.

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    It takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the temperature.

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    After the dough is doubled in volume, dust your forefinger with bread flour and poke the dough.

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    If the dough doesn't spring back, the proofing has completed.

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    Punch the gas down with your fist, remove from the bowl, and shape into a ball.

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    Cover with cling film and leave to rest for 10 minutes.

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    Divide into 8 portions with a bench scraper.

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    Roll out into 4 x 20 cm oblongs using a rolling pin.

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    Place the adzuki beans on top.

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    Cover the azuki beans with dough and seal loosely (you don't have to seal tightly).

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    Grab both ends, twist and join the ends.

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    Place the prepared dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

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    Repeat the same process with the rest of the dough (cover with a moistened tea towel if possible).

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    Leave the dough in a warm place to let rise a second time.

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    Depending on the temperature, it can take another 30 minutes to an hour until it doubles in size.

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    Brush the beaten egg on top for a shiny finish.

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    Bake in an oven preheated to 180C for about 15 minutes until nicely golden brown.

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    Place onto a cooling rack after baking!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.