Description
Bring the warmth of Korean street food to your kitchen with these Authentic Korean Hotteok. These sweet, chewy pancakes filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and sunflower seeds are a delightful treat for breakfast, dessert, or a mid-day snack.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sweet rice flour (glutinous rice flour)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
For Frying:
- Oil for frying (enough to coat the pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, sweet rice flour, sugar, sea salt, and yeast.
- Add warm water and neutral oil. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Make the Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and sunflower seeds. Set aside.
- Shape the Dough:
- Punch down the risen dough to release air. Divide into 8 equal portions.
- Flatten each portion into a small circle. Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center.
- Pinch the edges together to seal the filling inside and gently shape into a ball.
- Fry the Hotteok:
- Heat a shallow layer of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Place a dough ball into the pan and flatten it with a spatula.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Tilt the pan to pool oil and fry the edges for extra crispiness.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Let the hotteok cool slightly before serving, as the filling will be hot.
- Enjoy fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Sweet rice flour gives hotteok its chewy texture; substitute with all-purpose flour if needed, but the texture will vary.
- Be cautious with the hot filling when eating fresh from the pan.
- Tilt the pan to fry edges for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1-2 hours rising)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean