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Hotteok (Sweet Filled Pancakes)

Korean street-food pancakes with a yeasted dough stuffed with a gooey brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnut filling. Crispy outside, melty inside. Plan ahead: dough requires 1 hour to rise.

50 minMediumServes 4290 cal/serving

KoreanDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar (for dough)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup warm water (110°F)
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable), divided
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup walnuts (or pecans), finely chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp instant yeast, 2 tsp granulated sugar (for dough), and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Add 1 cup warm water (110°F) and half the 1/4 cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable), divided. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 3-4 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.

  2. 2

    While dough rises, mix together 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (or pecans) in a small bowl to make the filling.

  3. 3

    Divide the risen dough into 8 equal portions. Working with lightly oiled hands, flatten one portion into a 3-inch round. Place a portion of filling in the center, gather the edges, and pinch firmly to seal. Repeat with remaining portions.

  4. 4

    Heat the remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 3-4 filled dough balls seam-side down. Cook for 2 minutes until golden underneath.

  5. 5

    Using a spatula or the back of a ladle, press each hotteok firmly into a flat round about 4 inches in diameter. Cook for 2-3 more minutes until deep golden.

  6. 6

    Flip and press again. Cook another 2 minutes until golden on the second side and the filling is melted and bubbling. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Hotteok (Sweet Filled Pancakes) gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Hotteok (Sweet Filled Pancakes) keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Hotteok (Sweet Filled Pancakes)?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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