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Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancakes)

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Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancakes) are crispy, golden pancakes filled with gooey brown sugar, cinnamon, and crushed nuts. A beloved Korean street food, these warm and chewy treats are perfect for winter days—or any time you crave something comforting, nostalgic, and sweet. The dough fries up beautifully, creating a crispy exterior with a melty, nutty center that’s utterly irresistible.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 pancakes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Pan-fried
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the Dough:
    • 1¼ cups (157 g) all-purpose flour
    • ½ tsp fine sea salt
    • 1 tsp white sugar
    • 1 tsp instant dry yeast
    • ½ cup (125 ml) lukewarm milk
    • Cooking oil, for frying
  • For the Filling:
    • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
    • ¼ tsp cinnamon powder
    • 2 tbsp crushed nuts (walnuts, peanuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, yeast, and lukewarm milk. Mix until a soft dough forms. Cover and let it rise at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  2. Rest: Punch down the dough to release air, cover again, and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  3. Shape: Lightly oil your hands and divide the dough into 6 portions. Flatten one piece, add about 1 tablespoon of the filling, and seal the edges to form a ball. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
  4. Cook: Heat a pan over medium heat with a thin layer of oil. Place dough balls in the pan, spacing them apart. Cook one side for 30 seconds until golden, flip, and press down with a spatula to flatten. Cook another minute until golden brown.
  5. Melt the Filling: Flip again, reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and cook for 1 more minute to melt the filling.
  6. Serve: Transfer to a plate and serve immediately while hot and gooey.

Notes

  • Hotteok is best eaten fresh and hot—be careful, the filling will be very hot.
  • Use instant yeast for simplicity. If using active dry yeast, activate it in warm water before mixing.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with water.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a pan or air fryer for the best texture.

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