Egg Bread (Gyeran-ppang)

Steps

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1. 1
   Soften the butter either at room temperature or in the microwave for about 30 seconds
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2. 2
   Mix the softened butter, sugar, salt, baking powder and vanilla extract together
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3. 3
   Add one egg and mix until well combined
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4. 4
   Alternately add the flour and milk (or water) in equal amounts, mixing until you have a smooth batter
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5. 5
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (or 200°C)
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6. 6
   Prepare the egg bread molds (about 1.5 inches in diameter), oil them, and cut the cheese stick into 2-piece portions for each bread
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7. 7
   Pour about 1/3 cup of batter into each oiled mold, filling it only partially
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8. 8
   Place 2 pieces of cheese on the batter, then gently crack one egg into the center
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9. 9
   Pour more batter over the egg to almost fill the mold, being careful not to overflow
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10. 10
    Bake in the preheated oven for about 13 minutes until the top is golden and the bread is risen, with the yolk still slightly runny
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11. 11
    Remove carefully from the oven. If you prefer a firmer yolk, bake an additional 2-3 minutes
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