Taiyaki

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Baking powder

1 teaspoon

Granulated sugar

1/4 cup

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Egg

1, beaten

Milk

3/4 cup

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Red bean paste

1 cup

Butter or cooking spray

for greasing the pan

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add the milk and vanilla extract. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
4. Preheat a taiyaki pan or fish-shaped waffle iron over medium heat.
5. Grease the pan with cooking spray or melted butter to ensure easy release.
6. Pour a small amount of batter into each fish-shaped mold, filling it about halfway.
7. Add a generous spoonful of red bean paste in the center of each mold.
8. Cover the red bean paste with more batter, filling the mold completely.
9. Close the taiyaki pan or waffle iron and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the taiyaki are golden brown and crisp.
10. Carefully remove the taiyaki from the pan and let them cool on a wire rack for a couple of minutes.
11. Repeat the process with the remaining batter and red bean paste.
12. Serve the taiyaki warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired, and enjoy!