Garlic bread has always been a beloved accompaniment to various dishes, but recently, a culinary sensation has taken the food world by storm – Korean Garlic Bread. This South Korean street food has become a viral sensation among culinary enthusiasts, and for good reason. Imagine a perfect blend of crispy and soft bread topped with a luscious layer of cheese bechamel and drizzled with tantalizing garlic sauce. In this article, we’ll dive into the details of crafting this delightful treat in your own kitchen.
The Viral Trend: Korean Garlic Bread
Social media platforms are abuzz with images and videos of Korean Cheesy Garlic Bread, drawing in food lovers from all corners of the globe. The appeal lies not just in its visual allure but also in the harmonious marriage of flavors and textures.
Korean Garlic Bread Recipe
Ingredients
Bread dough ingredients:
- 220 ml water
- 200 g high-protein flour (bread flour)
- 125 g medium-protein flour (all purpose flour)
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp yeast
- 2 tbsp olive oil / cooking oil
- 1 tbsp honey
Garlic sauce ingredients:
- 100 g melted butter
- 35 g minced garlic
- 20 g condensed milk
- 15 g honey
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 pc egg, small
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp chili sauce
Cheese Bechamel ingredients:
- 3 tbsp medium-protein flour
- 50 g butter
- 250 ml milk
- 100 g grated Cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mix all the bread ingredients using chopsticks just until well combined, let the dough rest for a minimum of 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, sprinkle flour on the cutting board or table, then pour the dough to prevent sticking.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and shape them into rounds; if it feels too sticky, coat the surface of your hands with oil.
- Store the bread dough on an oiled baking sheet, then proof for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C, bake for 15 minutes.
- If baking with a pot, line the base with a baking sheet or steamer base, line with parchment paper, put in the bread, cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
- For garlic sauce, mix melted butter, chopped garlic, and parsley, sweetened condensed milk, honey, salt, pepper, and eggs, then mix well.
- If baking using a pot, to make the garlic sauce, melt butter, then sauté garlic until fragrant, turn off the heat and add chopped parsley, salt, pepper, sweetened condensed milk, and honey, mix well, and there’s no need to use eggs.
- Divide the garlic sauce in half, add chili sauce and ketchup to one of them, then mix well.
- For cheese bechamel, heat butter and flour in a pan, then cook until the flour is cooked while stirring constantly, making sure it doesn’t burn.
- Add milk, grated cheese, salt, and sugar. Stir until the cheese melts and combines, then turn off the heat.
- After cooling, transfer the bechamel to a piping bag.
- Divide the bread into 6 equal parts but don’t cut all the way through.
- Spray bechamel on each side of the bread, then brush with garlic sauce.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then bake at 220°C for 10-15 minutes.
- For baking using a pot, line the base of the pot with a baking sheet or steamer base, line with parchment paper, put in the bread, cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
Video
Presentation and Enjoyment of Korean Garlic Bread
Serve Korean Cheesy Garlic Bread while it’s still warm. The first bite promises a symphony of textures – the crispiness of the bread, the creaminess of the cheese, and the savory taste of garlic. Pair it with marinara sauce for an extra layer of deliciousness.
With this Korean Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe, you can bring the trending street food experience right into your kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just craving a tasty snack, this combination of textures and flavors will surely elevate your culinary adventure. So, put on your apron and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece that not only satisfies your taste buds but also earns you the title of kitchen maestro.
