Gyeranppang: Korean Egg Bread (계란빵, ケランパンレシピ )

Gyeranppang, or Korean Egg Bread, is a delightful treat often found on the bustling streets of Korea, particularly during the chilly winter months. With its warm, comforting bread base topped with a perfectly cooked egg, bacon, and melty cheese, it's an irresistible snack or breakfast option. In this recipe, we'll guide you through making this flavorful, hearty dish.

Ingredients

🥓 3 strips thinly sliced bacon, brand not specified, blue packaging
🧀 1 cup grated cheese, suggested Pepper Jack, brand not specified
🥚 6 whole eggs for each serving, plus 1 egg for batter, brand not specified, in a 1A carton
🥛 100 ml milk, brand 1A
🥞 200g pancake mix, Korean brand Sang Bo / 우리밀핫케익가루
🫒 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for greasing
🌿 1 teaspoon dried parsley for decoration, used with a grinder
🧂 Kosher salt for seasoning, sprinkle as needed

Instructions

1- Prepare the Ingredients:

On a wooden "Pilliga" cutting board, use an "IKEA 365+" chef's knife to thinly slice 3 strips of bacon and set aside.
Grate the cheese using a handheld box grater with a purple handle and place it in a small patterned ceramic bowl.

2- Make the Batter:

In a large stainless steel mixing bowl, crack one whole egg. Add 100 ml of milk (brand 1A) and whisk with a small blue-handled whisk until well combined.
Measure 200g of the pancake mix (Korean brand Sang Bo) and add it to the mixture. Whisk until a smooth batter forms.

3- Prepare the Muffin Pan:

Lightly grease the cups of a 6-cup "Wilton" muffin pan using a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil.

4- Assemble the Gyeranppang:

Pour approximately 2 tablespoons of the prepared batter into each muffin cup.
Crack one whole egg on top of the batter in each cup. For smaller cups, consider separating some egg whites to prevent overflow.

5- Add Toppings:

Sprinkle the prepared bacon and grated cheese on top of the eggs.
Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt over each muffin cup, and garnish with dried parsley.

6- Bake:

Preheat a "Home & Co." toaster oven to 180°C (350°F).
Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your preference.

7- Serve:

Carefully remove the muffin pan from the oven with a yellow oven mitt with white dots.
Use an offset spatula or thin knife to gently release the gyeranppang from the pan.
Serve hot on a wooden serving board and enjoy the comforting taste of Korean street food at home.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25-30 minutes
Servings: 6
Equipment: Wooden cutting board "Pilliga", "IKEA 365+" chef's knife, Patterned ceramic bowl for cheese, Handheld box grater, Stainless steel mixing bowls, Measuring cup, Small blue-handled whisk, "Wilton" muffin pan, Paper towel, Spoon, Small bowl for egg whites, Salt shaker, Black pepper mill (for parsley), "Home & Co." toaster oven, Yellow oven mitt with white dots, Offset spatula or thin knife, Wooden serving board