Easy Manju

Directions

1. 1
   Add the egg, sugar, condensed milk, and melted butter into a bowl, mixing with each addition.
2. 2
   Sift in the cake flour and baking soda, and mix with a rubber spatula.
3. 3
   Once the dough comes together, wrap in plastic wrap, and let rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
4. 4
   In the meantime, divide the anko into 9 portions and roll up into balls.
5. 5
   Divide the rested dough into 9 pieces, roll them out (with your hands is fine), wrap up the anko, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. 6
   Make sure place them seam side down.
7. 7
   Brush the surface with the leftover egg using the back of a spoon or a brush, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes in a preheated 180C oven.
8. 8
   (Adjust the time accordingly.)
9. 9
   It's done.
10. 10
    Once cooled, wrap in plastic wrap and they will become even moist with time.
11. 11
    I used chunky anko this time, but you can also use a finely mashed anko, or put a chestnut inside!