Step 1

Wash the Adzuki beans and pick out any that look bad or rotten.

Step 2

Pour beans into a large pot. Then pour-in enough water to cover 1~1.5 inches above the beans. Bring the pot up to boil on a high heat. Once it's boiling, place the lid on. Then boil on high heat for 10 minutes.

Step 3

After 10 minutes, drain the water out through a sieve. Place the beans back into the pot. Refill the pot with fresh water - up to 1~1.5 inches above the beans. Place on high heat and bring back to a boil.

Step 4

Once its boiling, reduce the heat to a low. Let it gently boil on low heat - with the lid on - for 1 hour. (Note: Beans soak up alot of water! Check on your pot during the hour and pour-in more water. It may require 1-2 refills.)

Step 5

After 1 hour, the beans should be very soft. You should be able to smoosh one very easily with your fingers. If not, let it boil for longer.

Step 6

Drain the water once more through a sieve. Place the boiled beans back into the pot.

Step 7

Now pour the sugar (1 cup) into the pot. Mix the two evenly. (Note: You can add more sugar if you'd like based on your sweetness preference.)

Step 8

Place the pot back onto a low heat. We want the residual water from the beans to dissipate. As the liquid starts to boil again and reduce, use a spatula and mix the beans around. This will break the beans and turn it into a paste.

Step 9

When you're able to scrape the bottom of the pot and the paste doesn't move back quickly, you're done (reference video). Turn off the heat.

Step 10

Give a few shakes of salt over the beans - this accentuates the sweetness. Then stir-once more.

Step 11

Scoop and spread the bean paste onto a pan. Let it cool down completely.

Step 12

Store leftovers in the freezer.

Step 13

Take out a large mixing bowl and a sieve. Place the Flour (500g), Baking Powder (2 teaspoons), Sugar (2 Tablespoons) and Salt (1 teaspoon) through the sieve and into the mixing bowl.

Step 14

Next use a knife and chop up your butter into smaller cubes. (Note: The butter should be cold - best to place in the freezer for a while)

Step 15

Use your fingers to smoosh and break-apart the butter blocks in the flour. You want to get them evenly distributed into the flour. (Note: If you placed your butter in the freezer in the previous step, you can also use a cheese grater and grate it in into the flour)

Step 16

Now use your hands to make a small well in the middle of the flour. Place in cold milk at the center of the well. Then use a fork and stir, bringing more and more flour into the middle of the well. Once it begin to clump, shape it into a dough ball. Then move the dough ball to a cutting board or your kitchen counter.

Step 17

Use a roller and flatten the dough to 3 cm in height (check with a ruler). Then remember to flour the inside of a cookie cutter (our's was 6 cm in diameter) and punch out circular pieces. It should make 10-12 pieces.

Step 18

Crack one egg and beat it thoroughly. Use a brush and stroke the egg mixture over the top of your scones.

Step 19

Pre-heat your oven to 190°C (or ~375°F). Place parchment paper over a baking rack. Then place your scones on top. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes (keep an eye on it!)

Step 20

After 20 minutes, take them out and let it cool down.

Step 21

Cut your scone in half.

Step 22

Place sweet red bean filling inside. Then place a cut of unsalted butter on top.

Step 23

Enjoy with a cup of tea (or coffee!)