Sakura & Adzuki Bean Japanese-Style Muffins

1. 1

   Soak the sakura flowers in water for about 10 minutes to remove the salt, pat dry, finely mince, and mix in with the boiled adzuki beans.

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3. 3

   Add softened butter to a bowl with the granulated sugar, and lightly whisk.

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   Mix in the eggs as well.

5. 5

   Add the sakura an paste from Step 1 into the bowl, and stir well.

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   Sift in the cake flour and baking powder together, and lightly stir with a rubber spatula.

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   Preheat the oven to 170C.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the muffin pan.

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   Bake in the oven at 170C for 30 minutes.

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    They're done once you sick it with a toothpick and it comes out clean.

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    These are Japanese-style sweets with a hint of salt.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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