Description
Hotteok is a delicious sweet Korean pancake filled with a mixture of brown sugar, nuts, and cinnamon, perfect for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, milk, and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and vegetable oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, chopped nuts, and cinnamon to create the filling.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a circle about 4 inches in diameter.
- Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of each circle, then fold the edges over to seal the filling inside. Gently flatten the filled dough balls to form thick pancakes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little vegetable oil. Fry each pancake for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot, optionally drizzling with honey or syrup.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding chocolate chips or dried fruit to the filling.
- You can also make a savory version by using cheese and green onions as the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg