Japanese-Style Yakigashi ()

In a large bowl, mix together cake flour and baking soda.

In a small bowl, mix together condensed milk and egg. Then pour into flour mixture. Stir until well combined.

Use hands to gather dough into ball. If dough sticks to hand, add more cake flour.

Cover and chill in fridge for 30 minutes.

Weigh and divide red bean paste into 12 equal balls, about 22g each. Cover until ready to use.

After resting, divide dough into 12 equal portions, about 8g each.

Flatten dough ball in palm. Place red bean paste ball in the middle. Roll between palms to form a smooth ball.

Pinch dough or add dough to form ears, etc. or your desired shape. Use brown food coloring and tiny paint brush to draw facial features, etc.

Place onto baking sheet 1 inch apart. They do expand a little in the oven.

Bake at 325 F for 20 minutes. After first 10 mins, if browning too fast, cover top loosely with foil.

When baked golden and top slightly brown, take out from oven. Let cool. Enjoy the cuties!