Mugwort Anpan in a Bread Maker

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   Early prep: Add all the ingredients except for the anko and beaten egg to the bread maker, set to knead, and complete the first rise.

2. 2

   Should take about an hour.

3. 3

   Divide into 10 portions (about 57 g each), roll into balls, and let sit for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Use a rolling pin to stretch out the dough.

5. 5

   Place a rounded piece of bean paste on each round of dough.

6. 6

   Fold up towards the center, like folding a tea towel.

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   Put the seams on the bottom and push down with your hand to flatten.

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   Place the dough on a cookie-lined baking pan and cover with a damp cloth.

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   Allow to rise a second time in the oven at 40C for 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Begin heating your oven to 180C.

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    Use a brush to coat the dough with the beaten egg and bake in the oven at 180C for 15 minutes.

12. 12

    This is what the center looks like (using 30 g of anko).

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    Without the glaze: Bake in the oven at 180C for 15 to 18 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.