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Dorayaki
Whisk the eggs, sugar and honey for about 3 minutes, until pale and thick.
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How long does Dorayaki take?
1 hr 30 min all in — 15 min prep, 30 min cook, 45 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 8 pieces. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Mixing bowl, Kitchen scale.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
100 g of Sugar.
How much honey?
1 tbsp of Honey.
How much mirin?
1 tbsp of Mirin.
What can I use instead?
Anko → Custard, chestnut paste or chocolate spread. Shops sell all of these. Only anko makes it dorayaki to a purist. Mirin → 1 tsp sugar plus 1 tbsp water. Mirin helps the colour and shine. The swap works but the face is a little paler.
Any tips from this recipe?
Wrapped dorayaki keep two days at room temperature and stay soft. They also freeze well. Whipped cream with the anko, or matcha in the batter, are both common shop variations.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.