Sourdough Dorayaki (Fluffy Japanese Pancakes with Sweet Filling) 🥞🍯

Why This Dish?

Dorayaki are soft, fluffy pancakes filled with sweet red bean paste (anko)—but guess what? Sourdough makes them even better! These are spongy, slightly tangy, and taste like little bites of heaven.

🛠️ The Magic Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sourdough discard

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 egg

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 cup milk

• 1 tsp honey (for extra caramelization)

• Sweet red bean paste (anko) for filling

⚡️ How to Make It:

1️⃣ Whisk the Batter: Mix sourdough discard, flour, sugar, egg, baking soda, milk, and honey until smooth.
2️⃣ Let It Rest: Cover and let sit for 30 minutes for extra fluffiness.
3️⃣ Cook Like Pancakes: Pour small circles of batter onto a nonstick pan, cook until bubbly, then flip.
4️⃣ Fill & Enjoy: Spread anko (sweet red bean paste) between two pancakes and sandwich together.

🔥 Bonus Tips:

✔ No anko? Use Nutella, peanut butter, or custard!
✔ Want it extra fluffy? Let the batter ferment overnight.
✔ Best way to eat them? Slightly warm with a cup of green tea! 🍵