Hotteok (호떡) Korean Sweet Pancakes
Hotteok or Korean sweet pancakes are a classic and popular street food in Korea. They're ridiculously crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside!
Ingredients
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 3 tsp sugar
- 1 cup warm water approximately 105-115F
- 220g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 65g (1/2 cup) glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp neutral oil divided + more if needed
Filling
- 150g (3/4 cup) light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp walnuts, chopped
- 3 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 3 tbsp peanuts, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine yeast, sugar, and water in a bowl. Mix together and allow the yeast to bloom and activate for 5-10 minutes. If you see foaming bubbles at the surface, the yeast is active and ready to use.
- In same bowl, add all-purpose flour, glutinous rice flour, salt and 1 tbsp of oil. Mix together until it forms a sticky dough. Cover with saran wrap or a kitchen towel and allow the dough to rise for at least 1 hour.
- For the filling, combine light brown sugar, walnuts, sunflower seeds, peanuts, cinnamon and salt. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
- After 1 hour, knead the dough a few times. Cover and let it rise again for 30-40 minutes.
- Dust a clean work surface or cutting board with flour to prevent the dough from sticking. Transfer the dough and cut it into 8 equal pieces. *I recommend using a scale to measure out the pieces so they're consistent*
- Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into 1/2 inch thickness and fill it with 2 tbsp of the nut filling.
- Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal the pancake. Set the assembled pancake seam side down. Repeat for the rest of the pancakes.
- Heat a pan over medium heat with 3 tbsp of oil (use more if needed). Place the pancakes seam side down, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to drain and cool.
- Serve while hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to use any nuts or seeds you like!