Viral Korean Bread Recipe using Tough Mama Appliances

Korean cream cheese garlic bread, known for its rich, creamy, and garlicky flavor, is a popular street food. Here’s a recipe to make this delicious treat at home:

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

• 4 bread rolls (preferably round, soft rolls)

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for a creamier texture)

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 4-5 cloves)
• 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
• 1 tablespoon condensed milk (optional, for extra sweetness)
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (fresh or dried)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream (if using). Mix until smooth and creamy. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag or a plastic ziplock bag with one corner snipped off. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:

   • In another bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, honey or sugar, condensed milk (if using), chopped parsley, beaten egg, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.

3. Prepare the Bread Rolls:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Make 6-8 cuts in each bread roll, creating segments but not cutting all the way through the bottom. This will create a “flower” or “petal” look.

4. Fill the Bread Rolls:

   • Pipe the cream cheese filling into each cut in the bread rolls, ensuring every segment gets a good amount of the filling.

5. Coat the Bread Rolls:

   • Dip each filled bread roll into the garlic butter sauce, making sure to coat all sides thoroughly. You can also spoon the sauce over the bread to ensure it gets into all the cuts and crevices.

1. Bake:

   • Place the coated bread rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the garlic butter sauce has set.

2. Serve:

   • Remove the bread rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Korean cream cheese garlic bread warm!

This recipe captures the essence of the popular Korean street food, offering a perfect balance of creamy, garlicky, and slightly sweet flavors. Enjoy!