Hotteok

Name: Hotteok
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp active dry yeast; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup glutinous rice flour; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped; 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Popular street food pancakes with a crispy exterior, chewy dough, and melted sweet nut filling.

85 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

KoreanDessertStovetopVegetarianVeganHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 cup warm water
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp active dry yeast
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup glutinous rice flour
1/2 tsp fine salt
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup warm water, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 2 tsp active dry yeast in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2

Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup glutinous rice flour, and 1/2 tsp fine salt; stir until a sticky dough forms, then cover and rise for 1 hour.
3

Mix 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts in a bowl to create the filling.
4

Oil your hands, divide dough into equal portions, flatten each piece, place filling in the center, and pinch sealed.
5

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, fry dough balls seam-side down, flatten with a press, and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.

Questions

Can I make Hotteok 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 keep?

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

Can I halve or double Hotteok?

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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