Step 1

Divide the An to 6 x 40g each and shape them into a 10cm long cylinder with cling wrap and set aside.

Step 2

Sift the flour and baking powder in a large bowl and make a well in the centre.

Step 3

Mix all the wet ingredients together and pour it into the well of flour.

Step 4

Combine them but try not to overmix.

Step 5

Place some cling wrap over the bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to rest the batter.

Step 6

Heat the taiyaki pan over low-medium heat and pour about 2 tbs batter on on side of the pan. Pour the batter from the top edge so that the batter will dribble down to the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

Place a roll of sweet red bean paste in the centre and pour more batter (about 2 tbs) over the paste.

Step 8

Press the pan and cook each side for 3-5 minutes over low heat.

Step 9

When both sides have cooked, remove the Taiyaki carefully.

Step 10

Repeat the above process for the remaining batter and An.