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Kkulppang (kkulppang)

Kkulppang is a small, soft round bun filled with honey, whose name means "honey bread". Sold in markets and streets across Korea, it is eaten warm, ideally in winter.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Nutrition facts

401 kcal per serving

Protein
11.7 g
Carbohydrates
71.1 g
of which sugars
28.7 g
Fat
6.8 g
Fiber
2.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add the lukewarm milk, oil and egg, then knead for 5 minutes until you have a smooth, supple dough.
  3. Leave the dough to rise under a tea towel for 1 hour, until it has doubled in size.
  4. Divide the dough into 8 equal balls and flatten each one in the palm of your hand.
  5. Place a spoonful of honey in the centre of each disc, then close the dough by pinching the edges to enclose the honey.
  6. Place the balls, seam side down, on baking paper spaced apart, then let them rest for 20 minutes.
  7. Bake at 180 °C for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden.
  8. Take them out, brush with honey and sprinkle with toasted sesame before serving warm.

Variations and tips

Cinnamon version. Add cinnamon to the dough for a comforting, autumn-snack flavour.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.