How to Make Korean Sausage Bread with Cheese

Korean sausage bread has been a big hype almost in every Asian countries. It is a sweet, soft bread topped with sausage and sprinkled with cheese,  mayonnaise, and tomato sauce.

If you go to Asian countries, you will see that there are many sweet, soft, airy bread sold in many bakeries. They have so many creative versions.

One that always attract my attention is Korean sausage bread. It is basically sausage on top of sweet bread creating savoury and sweet sensation all at once.  

It is so delicious even my husband who doesn’t usually like sweet bread will ask for more.

I tried to create a different version of Korean sausage bread at home. I add parmesan cheese which makes it even more fragrant than the one we usually get from the bakery nearby.

Sweet Bread Basic Recipe

The recipe for the bread dough can be used in many Asian bread versions. You can fill the bread with chocolate or cheese if you like. It is the basic recipe for sweet bread.

Korean sausage bread can use variety of toppings. You can use corn, pepperoni, mayonnaise, or mozzarella cheese.

Add tomato sauce or chili sauce on top, it will be super delicious!

Making bread on your own will take some time since sweet, soft, airy bread needs longer time for fermentation. Let me show you how to do it step by step.

How To Make Korean Sausage Bread

• Sieve bread flour and milk powder into a mixing bowl. Or you may sieve them in another container and put them into the mixing bowl.
• Put in sugar and instant yeast into the bowl.
• Add egg yolk, whipping cream, and milk.

• Install the hook dough to the mixer. Mix with medium speed for 17 minutes.
• During the time, check to see if the dry ingredients are all mixed.
• When the dry ingredients are mixed, put in the unsalted butter and salt.
• Continue mixing until 17 minutes. Check the dough. It should not be sticky and can be stretched to create a thin membrane that we usually call window pane.

• Take out the dough. Knead with your hands for 2-3 minutes and put in a glass bowl greased with oil.
• Cover with a cling wrap or damp cloth. Let it ferment to double size or up to 1 hour. Fermentation time depends on the room temperature. When the weather is hot and humid, it ferments faster.

• When it is cooler and dry, it takes longer to reach its double size.
• When the dough has developed, open up the cling wrap or damp cloth, punch the air out of the dough. Knead for a while.

• Divide the dough into 12 equal sizes or around 50 gr each. I want to use a round baking cup used for bread. If you don’t have this, don’t worry. You can just put the dough on a baking pan.
• Round each dough and roll flat. Brush with eggwash. Smear one side with parmesan cheese and put in the baking cup.

• Let it double its size in 40 minutes.

Assembling The Sausage

• Press the sausage in the middle of the dough. You can also use pepperoni if you like or even both.

• Decorate with mayonnaise and tomato sauce or chilli sauce in a piping bag.

• Bake in a preheated oven 180°C for 20 minutes.

• Enjoy the soft airy bread!

Check the bread! It is so soft when pressed and bounces back, too!

Try this sweet and savoury bread! I bet your family will love this!

Tips

You can use a long baking papercup or around baking papercup. If you don’t have any of these, just put the dough on the baking tray.

If you prefer mozzarella cheese, you can use this instead of parmesan cheese. Just sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the bread.

For better storage, put the bread in a plastic container or bag.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: What makes Korean sausage bread different from other sausage rolls?

A: Korean sausage bread uniquely combines the delicate, soft texture of Asian breads with the savory goodness of sausage. It has a fusion of sweet and savory elements, with toppings that can range from cheese to sweet sauces, making it different from the more regular sausage rolls.

Q: Can you make a vegetarian or vegan version of Korean sausage bread?

A: Absolutely! There are various plant-based sausages available in the market that can be used as a substitute. For the dough, make sure you use of non-dairy ingredients, like plant-based milk and margarine.

Q: What are the best types of sausages to use for authentic flavor?

A: Many Korean sausage breads use Western-style sausages. Typically, mildly seasoned pork or beef sausages work best.

Q: How do you store leftover sausage bread, and how long does it last?

A: Leftover sausage bread should be stored in an airtight container to retain its freshness. It’s best consumed within 2-3 days if kept at room temperature. For longer storage, consider refrigerating it for up to a week or freezing for up to a month. Always reheat before serving.

Q: Can you freeze the dough or the assembled sausage bread before baking?

A: Yes, you can freeze both the dough and the assembled sausage bread.

Conclusion

Korean sausage bread is a blend between Western and Korean culinary. I think it is a nice combination of soft sweet bread, savory sausage, and toppings that makes it a treat enjoyed by many, both within and outside Korea.

If it is your first time trying Asian bread, try making this Korean sausage bread! It’s worth it! You can experiment, adding more savoury toppings with your creativity.

Other popular Korean bread:

• Cloud Bread
• Menbosha Shrimp Toast