Korean Fish-Shaped Bread (Sweet Red Bean Filled Wheat Waffle)
Bungeoppang is a Korean fish-shaped pastry made by filling a heated mold with wheat batter and sweet red bean paste. The preheated mold creates a thin, crisp shell on the outside while the interior bakes into soft dough cradling the dense bean filling. The red bean paste has a thick, smooth consistency that flows slowly when bitten into, delivering a concentrated sweetness. The tail section bakes crispiest and the belly holds the most filling, giving each part of the fish a distinct texture.
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Mix flour, egg, sugar, water, and baking powder into a smooth batter.
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Heat the fish-shaped waffle mold and grease it.
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Pour in half the batter, add bean paste, then cover with more batter.
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Close the mold and cook both sides until golden brown.
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