Hodugwaja- Walnut Cakes

Total time: 3 hrs & 42 min

Prep time: 3 hrs & 25 min

Cook time: 17 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Dough

• 1 1/4 cup AP flour

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

• 1/4 tsp sugar

• 3 tbsp warm water

• 1 tbsp sugar

• Walnut flavoring (optional)

• 1/3 cup +1 tablespoon milk

Filling

• 1/2 cup red bean paste (buy from the store or make it at home)

Directions:

1. Mix the warm water, yeast, & sugar in a bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.

2. Sieve the flour into a bowl. Add salt, milk, & yeast water & mix well. Cover with a warm damp towel & let stand in a warm place for three hours.

3. Separate the dough into 10 portions. Flatten the dough on waxed paper into a circular shape. Place one slightly rounded teaspoon of the filling in the center and seal the dough around the filling. Roll slightly to form a round ball.

4. Pre-Heat oven to 350°.

5. Grease a cookie sheet or muffin pan. Place the dough balls about 1 1/2 inches apart on the cookie sheet & bake for 13 to 17 minutes (until golden brown). Serve warm. Enjoy!