Name: Korean Caramel Bread Popcorn (Super Easy)
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 slices sandwich bread; 2½ tbsp sugar ((use 3 tbsp if you don't have condensed milk)); 1 tbsp water; ¼ tsp salt ((optional)); 1 tbsp butter; ½ tbsp condensed milk ((optional)); 3 tbsp fresh milk

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This Crunchy Caramel Bread Popcorn is seriously addictive, incredibly easy to make in under 15 minutes. Whether you’re planning a cozy movie night, a Super Bowl get-together, or any game day, this snack is just perfect!

❤️ Why this recipe works

Easy to Make: Simple steps with just minimal ingredients available in your kitchen.
Incredibly Tasty: The buttery and crunchy texture but not overly sweet.
Use up Leftover Toast Bread: Turn leftovers into a delicious snack

🍞 Ingredients

Sandwich bread: stale bread works best.
The classic recipe calls for caramel sauce, but I prefer to add my own twist. Gather sugar, whole milk, butter, salt, and optionally, condensed milk. I include condensed milk for a richer, milkier flavor—it’s optional. If you’re a fan of pure caramel sauce, feel free to skip the salt.

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📝 Instructions

Cut the sandwich bread into 0.8 inch (2cm) squared cubes.
Toast the bread cubes in a pan until they become crunchy and golden brown.
Use a sieve to remove the bread crumbs from the toasted cubes.

For the caramel sauce (similar to Vietnamese flan), combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Avoid stirring to prevent crystallization. Increase heat to medium-high and let it melt and bubble.
Monitor closely for about 5-7 minutes until it turns golden-orange or amber. Quickly add butter, milk, salt, and condensed milk.
Cook the caramel sauce on medium-low heat until all ingredients fully melt and start bubbling again.

Add the toasted bread cubes and mix well until they are covered in caramel sauce.

Spread the coated bread cubes on parchment paper, ensuring they are separated.
Once the bread cubes cool, they will become crunchy. Enjoy!!

Spread the bread popcorn on a baking paper.

Enjoy this Caramel Bread Popcorn with:

Vietnamese Egg Coffee (Ca Phe Trung) — Cà Phê Trứng (Vietnamese Egg Coffee)

A glass of Vietnamese Salted Cream Coffee (Cà Phê Muối) — Cà Phê Muối (Vietnamese Salt Coffee)

Vietnamese iced coffee (Ca Phe Sua Da) — Cà Phê Sữa Đá (Vietnamese Iced Coffee)

A glass of Earl Grey Caramel Milk Tea on window sill — Caramel Milk Tea (15 minutes)

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