Maui-Style Manju
Similar to our traditional azuki bean filled manju, the variety that the island of Maui has become famous for has a much richer crust. A great snack treat!
Posted By: Deirdre K Todd
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Hawaiian
- 2 c. butter, cold, 1-inch cubes
- 5 c. all purpose flour
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/3 c. iced water
- 2 (18 oz.) cans tsubushian (sweet red beans)
- 1 TB vegetable oil
- 1/2 c. milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl; cut butter into flour using a pastry blender or two forks.
Lightly mix in water with a fork; until well combined.
Reserve.
In a mixing bowl; combine tsubushian with oil.
Reserve.
On work surface; for dough into 1-inch balls; flatten into a circle.
Fill with teaspoonful of tsubushian mixture.
Fold dough edges around filling and pinch to seal.
Place seam side down onto prepared pan.
Lightly brush tops with milk.
Bake 35-40 minutes until lightly browned.
Keyword azuki bean, manju, snack, traditional