Hwangnam bread (), named for
Hwangnam-dong and also commonly called Gyeongju bread (), is a local specialty of
Gyeongju
Gyeongju (, ), historically known as Seorabeol (, ), is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering with a population of ...
, South Korea. It is a small pastry with a filling of
red bean paste. Gyeongju bread was first baked in 1939 at Choi Yeonghwa Bakery.
The dish has its origins in ''
wagashi'', Japanese confectionaries, from the 1910–1945
Japanese colonial period.
It has since become popular across the country and is produced by several different companies, all based in Gyeongju. It is sold at many locations in the city, and also at specialized stores around the country.
[Gyeongju bread ]
at Doosan Encyclopedia
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''Gyeongju bread'' is made from a mixture of
eggs and
wheat flour, with the red bean filling being almost 70% of the pastry. A chrysanthemum would be traditionally imprinted on the top.
''Gyeongju bread'' has been designated as an "outstanding regional specialty" () by the Korean government.
Places to go to eat
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Gallery
File:Korea-Hwangnam_bun_factory-01.jpg, Hwangnam bread factory
File:Korea-Gyeongju-Making Gyeongju bread-01.jpg, Making
Korean.cuisine-Gyeongju.bread-01.jpg, Packed confection
File:Hwangnam bread (cropped).JPG, Detailed view
See also
* '' Hangwa''
* '' Hodu-gwaja''
* 10 won bread
* Korean cuisine
Korean cuisine is the set of foods and culinary styles which are associated with Korean culture. This cuisine has evolved through centuries of social and political change. Originating from ancient Prehistoric Korea, agricultural and nomad ...
* List of Korean desserts
* List of pastries
References
External links
English-language page of Bonga Gyeongjubread
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South Korean pastries
South Korean breads