A Japanese confection consisting of two small pancake-like layers sandwiching sweet red bean paste (usually anko); commonly enjoyed as a snack or gift.
駅前の和菓子屋でできたてのどら焼きを買った。
I bought freshly made dorayaki at the wagashi shop in front of the station.
祖母の作るどら焼きはあんこが甘すぎず、人気がある。
My grandmother's dorayaki, with not-too-sweet red bean paste, is popular.
子どもの遠足に、どら焼きをおやつに持たせた。
I packed dorayaki as a snack for the child's school trip.
どら焼きの皮はふわっとしていて、蜂蜜を少し入れる店もある。
The dorayaki pancake is fluffy; some shops add a little honey.