Korean cuisine is well-known for its bold flavours in spicy ramen or tangy kimchi, but its baked goods deserve just as much attention. Korean bakeries offer a delightful range of breads that are fluffy, sweet, and irresistibly unique. As Korean cuisine continues to gain popularity, people can sample these breads at Korean cafes in their cities. You can also make them at home. Before you try, a word of caution—Korean breads may impress you so much that you might no longer enjoy boring sliced bread or even find croissants ordinary. Intrigued? Check out these yummy Korean breads.
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5 Unique Korean Breads That Will Leave You Craving for More:
1. Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancake)
If you love pancakes, you will fall in love with Hotteok—a pan-fried or deep-fried pancake with a comforting filling combining brown sugar, cinnamon, and peanuts. It is a popular street food in Korea, perfect for winter. The pancake is made with a mix of wheat and rice flour, water, milk, and yeast. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this recipe is simple yet super tasty.
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2. Kkwabaegi (Korean Twisted Donut)
Kkwabaegi is a chewy, twisted donut popular in Korea. The bread is soft and has an airy texture. To make this satisfying treat, a yeast-based donut dough is braided and fried until golden brown. It is then rolled in powdered sugar, which makes it look even more tempting. You can easily find Kkwabaegi in Korean bakeries and street markets.
3. Bungeoppang (Korean Fish-Shaped Bread)
This is one of the most beloved street snacks during winter in Korea. Bungeoppang is a fish-shaped pastry, crispy on the outside, and traditionally filled with sweet red bean paste. It is best enjoyed hot and fresh in the evening and is a nostalgic childhood snack for many Koreans.
4. Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread
Korean cream cheese garlic bread features a soft bread roll cut into six sections, each filled with a sweet cream cheese mix. This super soft and cheesy garlic bread is generously coated with garlic butter and baked until golden brown. Enjoy it hot and fresh as it melts in your mouth with the amazing combination of crispy bread and the softest garlic-flavoured cheese.
5. Korean Milk Bread (Shokupan)
Korean milk bread is sweet, fluffy, white, and has a rich, buttery flavour. It almost looks like a cute food item from a Korean animation. Korean milk bread gets its special softness from the Tangzhong method. This technique involves cooking a mixture of flour, water, and milk before adding it to the dough. This gives you that soft and milky bread that does not crumble. A popular breakfast bread, it is typically served in thick slices with butter and jam.
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