Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancakes)

A popular winter street food. Yeast-leavened dough pancakes filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts, pressed flat on a griddle.

1hTime
MediumDifficulty
4 pplServings
KoreanCuisine
Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancakes)

Ingredients

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Dairy & Eggs

1
  • 1 cup Milk Lukewarm

Grains & Starches

2
  • 1.5 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Rice Flour

Sauces & Oils

1
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Spices & Seasoning

3
  • 1 tsp Yeast Dry
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Powder

Pantry

3
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Filling
  • 2 tbsp Nuts Chopped

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Tags

PancakeVegetarianStreet FoodWinterKoreanSweetDessert

Instructions

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Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to activate.

Mix flours and salt. Add yeast mixture, mix, and into a soft, sticky dough for 10-12 minutes until it is elastic and smooth.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough to release air. Divide into 8 equal pieces. Flatten a piece, add about 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar/nut filling in the center.

Seal edges tightly to form a smooth ball, ensuring no filling leaks.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the ball seam side down, then gently press flat with a spatula or hotteok press.

Fry until golden brown on both sides and sugar melts inside, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Serve hot with caution, as the syrup inside can be very hot.