Korean Egg Bread, known as Gyeran Bbang, is a popular Korean street food snack that blends sweet cake-like batter with savoury toppings. Baked in muffin tins, each bread contains a cracked egg in the centre and is often finished with bacon and cheese. The result is a soft, fluffy bread with a sweet-salty balance and a rich yolk that can remain slightly runny when baked just right.
Cuisine
Korean
Time
30 mins
Servings
6 people
Ingredients
150g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons sugar
Pinch salt
2 eggs
120–150ml milk
40g butter, melted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
6 eggs (for topping)
Vegetable oil or butter, for greasing
Optional toppings
Crispy bacon bits
Grated mozzarella cheese
.Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and lightly grease a muffin tray with oil, butter or bacon fat.
2. In a mixing bowl combine the plain flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
3. Add the eggs and begin whisking the mixture together.
4. Gradually pour in the milk while whisking until the batter becomes smooth and similar to a thick pancake batter.
5. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract to create a rich cake-like batter.
6. Fill each muffin mould about two-thirds full with the batter.
7. Sprinkle grated mozzarella and bacon bits over the batter if using.
8. Carefully crack one egg into the centre of each mould so the yolk sits on top of the batter.
9. Place the tray into the oven and bake for 12–13 minutes until the bread is risen and lightly golden.
10. Remove from the oven once the egg whites are set but the yolk is still slightly soft if desired.
11. Allow the breads to cool slightly before removing from the tin.
12. Serve warm while the centre remains soft and the cheese is melted.
School of Wok Tips
• Aim for a batter consistency similar to pancake batter so the breads stay light and fluffy.
• Do not overfill the muffin tins as the batter will rise during baking.
• For a runny yolk centre, keep the baking time closer to 12 minutes.
• Bacon fat adds extra flavour when greasing the muffin tray.
FAQs
What is Korean Egg Bread?
It is a Korean street food snack made from a sweet cake-like batter baked with a whole egg on top.
Can I make Korean egg bread without bacon or cheese?
Yes. The classic version can be made simply with the batter and egg.
Why is the batter slightly sweet?
Many Korean bakery breads balance sweet and savoury flavours, which is why sugar is included in the batter.
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