Sweet Korean Hotteok with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Filling
A Delightful Korean Pancake Dessert
Hotteok is a Korean street food delicacy filled with a sweet and gooey mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
- 1 h 30 min
- 10 pancakes
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Dough
For the Filling
Preparation
Preparing the Dough
Activate yeast
Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Form dough
In another bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and oil, then mix until a dough forms.
Knead dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Preparing the Filling
Mix ingredients
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped nuts, and butter until a paste forms.
Portion filling
Divide the filling into 10 equal portions.
Cooking Process
Dough Rising
Allow the kneaded dough to rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Shaping Hotteok
Divide the dough into 10 balls. Flatten each ball and fill it with one portion of filling, then seal tightly.
Cooking Hotteok
Heat a non-stick skillet and cook each hotteok over medium heat. Flatten with a spatula and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
Plating & Serving
Sweet Korean Hotteok with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Filling
Sweet Korean Hotteok with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Filling
Chef’s Tip
Ensure the dough is well-kneaded and allowed adequate rising time for a fluffy texture.