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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!