No Dough! Easy Korean Pizza Bread: Paris Baguette Menu

This is the easiest recipe for Korean pizza bread (sausage ppang) — no dough needed! The salty flavor of the sausage, the creamy corn-mayo, and the soft pastry come together in a delicious bite.
It’s a popular item at Korean bakeries like Paris Baguette.

What is Pizza Bread?

Pizza ppang, one of the most iconic Korean breads, is also known as pizza ppang or sausage ppang. It features a soft dough topped with a juicy frank sausage and cheesy corn, creating a savory and satisfying Korean-style bread.

Pizza Bread? Sausage bread?

It’s one of Paris Baguette’s most popular menu items, and it’s officially called Sausage Bread. However, many Koreans casually call it pizza-ppang or soseji-ppang, which means “sausage bread.” Honestly, no one really knows the “correct” name.

And to all the Italians out there, I apologize in advance. For Koreans, this so-called “pizza bread” usually comes with ketchup instead of tomato sauce and is on the sweet side, too.

No Dough?

Craving pizza bread? but don’t want to deal with making and proofing dough? I understand that kneading and waiting can be a hassle. That’s why I’m sharing a popular shortcut that many Koreans use. Instead of making the dough from scratch, use puff pastry sheets!

To be honest, most Koreans don’t bother making sausage bread at home — they just buy it from a Korean bakery. But when there’s leftover puff pastry in the freezer, it’s common to wrap it around a sausage and bake it like this. It’s quick, easy, and so satisfying!

Pizza Ppang Ingredients

• Puff Pastry Sheets: No need to make dough today! As long as you have puff pastry, you can make delicious pizza ppang in no time.
• Sausage

• Corn, Mayonnaise, Mozzarella Cheese: These are the key ingredients for that soft and creamy Korean-style corn mayo topping.
• Ketchup & Mayo: Even though it’s called pizza ppang, the Korean version uses ketchup instead of tomato sauce — that’s part of its charm!
• Sugar: Korean bread is known for its subtle sweetness. A little sugar is essential for that authentic flavor.

Sausage Ppang Recipe

• Wrap the sausage with puff pastry. I used two layers because my pastry was too thin — totally up to your preference!

• Use scissors to cut slits, leaving the bottom part connected.

• Gently spread the cut pieces out to each side.

• Mix corn, mayo, and cheese, then place the mixture on top of the pastry.

• Drizzle with ketchup and mayo, sprinkle with parsley, and bake in the oven or air fryer until golden.

Golden Color on the Bread

If you want your bread to have a nice golden-brown color, you should brush the pizza bread with an egg wash before baking. But since I was just making it for myself at home, I skipped that step. If you want it to look more appetizing, go ahead and brush on some egg wash before baking!

Korean Bakery

What Makes Korean Bread Different from Western Bread?

Before moving to Belgium, I used to call everything “bread,” whether it was a croissant, tart, or cake. Most Koreans think the same way. To us, croissants, tarts, and cakes are all bread. But after living in Europe, I learned that bakeries here divide things more precisely.

• Bread (for meals, like baguette or sourdough)

• Viennoiserie (like croissants and pain au chocolat)

• Pâtisserie (cakes, tarts, and desserts)

• Sandwiches

When Europeans say “bread,” they usually mean the plain, unsweetened kind meant to go with meals — like baguette, pain de campagne, ciabatta, or sourdough, which are simple and not sweet at all.

So What’s in a Korean Bakery?

Korean bakeries offer almost everything you’d find in Europe, including baguettes, ciabatta, tarts, and cakes. However, thanks to the influence of Japanese bakeries, soft and fluffy milk breads and chiffon cakes are actually more popular than crusty breads.

Korean bagels are also unique in that they are soft and moist instead of dry and chewy.
Korean sandwiches also stand out. Instead of baguette-based sandwiches like in Europe, you’ll often find sweet, creamy versions made with soft milk bread similar to Japanese sando.

The sweet surprise of Korean Bakery

When my European friends visit Korea and try the bread, they’re always surprised. In Europe, bread is rarely sweet — unless it’s a pastry or dessert. But in Korea, sweetness is a key element, even in “regular” bread.

For example:

• Many sandwiches include strawberry jam.
• Breads filled with sweet cream are everywhere.
• Even baguettes are sometimes sold with whipped cream or custard inside.
• This is an egg mayo sandwich recipe. As expected, it includes condensed milk, which adds a touch of sweetness.

When Do Koreans Eat Bread?

In Korea, bread is commonly eaten for breakfast or as a light lunch. It’s not usually considered a dinner food. Most people prefer soft, sweet breads — think cream-filled buns, corn mayo bread, or red bean pastries — rather than crusty or savory types. Bread is often seen as a snack or light meal, rather than a staple food like rice.

Why Is Sausage Ppang So Loved?

For many Koreans, sausage ppang is a nostalgic snack from childhood. It was sold at Korean bakeries and also at school kiosks, so kids often bought it during breaks or after school when they were a little hungry. Because of these memories, Korean pizza bread holds a special place as a delicious treat that many Koreans still love today — even as adults.

Korean Bakery Brands

Korean bakery brands have expanded widely overseas. Paris Baguette, Tous Les Jours, and most recently, Knotted Donuts, have entered the U.S. market.

Paris Baguette

Paris Baguette and Tous Les Jours are particularly popular in the U.S. At Paris Baguette stores in America, you can find soft chiffon cakes, twisted doughnuts (kkwabaegi), red bean buns, and cream-filled breads, just as you would find in Korea. These offerings make the bakeries beloved not only by Koreans and other Asians, but also by many Americans who enjoy Asian baked goods.

On the other hand, I was quite disappointed when I visited Paris Baguette in Paris. The Korean-style menu wasn’t available, and they only sold traditional French bakery items, such as flan and croissants. I had hoped to find Korean bread, but it was just like any other French bakery, which was disappointing.

Knotted Donuts

Knotted Donuts recently opened in the U.S. and became so popular that they sold out within four hours on opening day. Their Korean-style doughnuts are deep-fried and generously filled with cream, fruit toppings, or chocolate. If you ever find a store nearby, I highly recommend trying them! I really miss Korean-style doughnuts!

Popular Paris Baguette Menu

Today, I’m featuring one of Paris Baguette’s most beloved items — the Sausage Bread. If you ever visit Korea or go to Paris Baguette in the U.S., here are three must-try menu items that have been loved by Koreans for a long time. These aren’t trendy new items but authentic local favorites.

• Condensed Milk Bread: This is a soft milk bread with a moist, sweet condensed milk drizzle in between. It’s truly moist and incredibly soft — honestly, it’s a bread I really, really miss right now.

• Roll Cheese Bread: Inside this chewy and soft bread, you’ll find savory and slightly salty cheese that fills your mouth with every bite. Recently, Koreans have been enjoying it with trendy toppings like cream cheese, strawberry jam, or peanut butter — a new favorite way to eat this classic bread.

• Walnut Almond Cream Cheese Bread: A soft and chewy bread topped with sweet powdered sugar, plenty of crunchy walnuts and almonds, and filled with sweet and creamy cream cheese inside. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.

Kitchen Guide

• Samsung Oven with Air Fryer, Microwave: US

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