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Sweet Hotteok
Golden pan-fried pancakes with a molten brown sugar, cinnamon, and nut filling that oozes out when you bite in. Korea's favorite winter street food dessert.
Prep 30 min
Cook 20 min
Total 50 min
Serves 8
Ingredients
Step 1 — Make the dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Step 2 — Make the filling
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or peanuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Step 3 — Cook
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for pan-frying)
Instructions
- 1
Make the dough
Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm milk and oil. Knead 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and rise 1 hour until doubled.
- 2
Fill and shape
Divide dough into 8 balls. Flatten each, place 1 tablespoon filling in center, pinch closed, and gently flatten into a disk.
- 3
Pan-fry
Cook hotteok in oiled skillet over medium-low heat 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and sugar caramelizes. Serve immediately — filling will be very hot.
Nutrition per serving: 280 cal · 6g protein · 42g carbs · 10g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
