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Hotteok

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

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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. 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. 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. 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. 4

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

  5. 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.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Hotteok?

As written, 85 minutes: 70 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 2, 1 hour.

What if the yeast does not foam in Hotteok?

Step 1 reads: "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." Then it is dead or the liquid was too hot. Step 1 is the test: no foam after ten minutes means start again with fresh yeast and liquid that feels barely warm, about 105 F.

What can I use instead of yeast in Hotteok?

The entry for Hotteok calls for 2 tsp active dry yeast. In its place: Instant and active dry yeast swap measure for measure. Active dry wants five minutes in warm liquid first, while instant goes straight into the flour.

Can I make Hotteok gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Hotteok 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.

Does Hotteok contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I start Hotteok the day before?

Yes. Step 2 is a built-in pause of 1 hour: "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." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 3 when you are ready to finish.

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