Sweet bread rolls baked with a whole egg on top
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6
6 rolls
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Sweet bread rolls baked with a whole egg on top
Fluffy, slightly sweet bread rolls with a whole egg baked right into the top. Gyeran-bbang is a beloved Korean street food that combines the comfort of warm bread with the satisfaction of a cooked egg.
10m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Gyeran-bbang is the quintessential Korean winter street snack. Vendors sell these warm egg breads from carts, and the combination of sweet, fluffy dough and savory egg is irresistible on a cold day.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Whisk in milk, melted butter, and 1 beaten egg until smooth.
Divide batter among 6 greased muffin cups or paper-lined baking molds, filling halfway.
Crack one whole egg on top of each mound of batter.
Bake at 375F for 12 to 15 minutes until the bread is golden and the egg white is set. Serve warm.
Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables or kimchi
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor
Serve alongside fresh fruit and your favorite morning beverage
Shortcut that already contains leavening and sugar
Lighter flavor but still produces a tender bread
Test Kitchen Pick
Gochujang
Helpful Pantry Staple
Korean recipes often get much of their identity from a few core pantry ingredients. Gochujang is one of the most versatile places to start.
This is the pantry move that usually shifts the flavor most.
A tub of gochujang tends to pull double duty across a lot of Korean cooking.
Shop gochujang for this recipeDo not overfill the molds; the batter rises around the egg during baking.
For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of salt and black sesame seeds on the egg before baking.
Best eaten warm. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Warm in a 350F oven for 5 minutes or microwave for 20 seconds.
Per serving (195mg) · 6 servings
A light, low-calorie option · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
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