Cheesy Bean Paste Braided Bread

Overview

How to cook Cheesy Bean Paste Braided Bread at home

Knead all the ingredients using the post-oiling method until they are expanded and the surface is smooth.
Let ferment in a warm and humid place until 2.5 times in size.
After fermentation, deflate the air and roll it into a round shape. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 20 minutes. After resting, roll it into a rectangular piece, with the length twice as long as the width.
Pour Urakami red bean paste on 2/3 of the area.
Fold the part without red bean paste to 1/2 of the part with filling.
Then cover the remaining 1/2 part with bean paste.
Use a sharp knife to cut evenly into 6 equal parts
With the cut side facing up, braid into groups of 3, place on a baking sheet, and ferment for the second time.
After secondary fermentation, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with almond flakes.
Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 25 minutes on the middle rack.