Reporter Jen Rose Smith, who wrote the article, focused on the simple yet charming composition of the egg bread.
Korean Winter Snack 'Egg Bread' Selected as One of CNN's 50 Best Breads in the World
Egg bread, which fills the streets with its savory aroma every winter, tempting passersby.
This warm snack is no longer just a nostalgic treat for Koreans; it has now become a bread that captures the world's attention.
Korea's egg bread has been included in the "50 of the World's Best Breads" list selected by CNN in the United States.
Egg bread from Korea has made its name on this prestigious list.
The Charm of 'Egg Bread' According to CNN
In this feature, CNN introduced representative breads that reflect the culture and food traditions of each country.
This is how CNN described Korea's egg bread.
"Each piece of egg bread hides a treasure inside."
"A personal-sized wheat bread baked with a whole egg inside."
A unique form with a whole egg inside the flour dough, and when you add ham, cheese, and chopped parsley, the sweet and savory umami makes you forget the winter cold.
In short, you could say it is a warm happiness blooming on the streets of Korea in winter.
This list also includes traditional breads representing various regions of the world.
Armenia's 'Lavash,' Afghanistan's 'Bolani,' Bangladesh's 'Luchi,' and Brazil's 'Pao de Queijo' were among those selected.
In particular, CNN praised Brazil's traditional cheese bread, 'Pao de Queijo,'
"A triumph of creativity, safely processing cassava root into an edible ingredient."
Other familiar breads to Koreans, such as France's 'Baguette,' Italy's 'Ciabatta,' Japan's 'Curry Bread,' and America's 'Biscuit,'
were also included in the list.
The Stories Behind 'Ciabatta' and 'Curry Bread'
Italy's 'Ciabatta' may look like a bread with a long-standing tradition,
but CNN explained that it is actually a modern creation from the 1980s that sparked the 'artisan bread renaissance.'
It has become a symbol of 'handmade bread' born in response to the industrialized food system after the 1960s.
Japan's curry bread was described as an invention of a 'portable meal' you can eat with your hands,
"An innovative snack that allowed people to enjoy meals once eaten sitting down, now in the palm of their hand."
In fact, in Japan, there is even an animated character inspired by this bread called 'Curry Bread Man.'
"Bread Is More Than Just Food"
Through this list, CNN states the following.
"Bread is not just food; it is the result of each country's history, culture, and creativity."
This is absolutely true. Korea's egg bread is more than just a simple snack,
it is a piece of culture infused with our streets, seasons, and memories.
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Reporter Kim Eunha galaxy656574@asiae.co.kr
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Edit Kong Sumin hyunhj@asiae.co.kr
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