How to Make Sweet and Crispy Hotteok at Home!

 

 

Hello, everyone! 😊 Today, I’m excited to share a simple and delicious Hotteok (Korean sweet pancake) recipe that you can easily make at home.
With a chewy dough, a sweet and gooey sugar filling, and a crispy outer layer, hotteok is the perfect winter snack!

Let’s dive into the recipe and make some warm, homemade hotteok together! 💛

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🛒 Ingredients for Hotteok (Makes 6–8 pancakes)

🔹 Dough Ingredients

• 300g bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
• 200ml warm milk
• 5g dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp cooking oil

🔹 Filling Ingredients

• 100g brown sugar
• 2 tbsp chopped nuts (peanuts, walnuts, etc.)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder (optional)

🔹 For Cooking

• Cooking oil (as needed)

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🍞 How to Make Hotteok

① Making the Dough

1️⃣ In a bowl, mix warm milk with yeast and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until bubbles form.
2️⃣ In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt. Then, add the yeast mixture and cooking oil.
3️⃣ Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
4️⃣ Cover and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour until it doubles in size.

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② Preparing the Filling

1️⃣ Mix brown sugar, chopped nuts, and cinnamon powder in a bowl.
2️⃣ Adjust the sweetness by modifying the sugar amount to your liking.

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③ Shaping the Hotteok

1️⃣ Gently press down on the dough to release air and divide it into 6–8 equal pieces.
2️⃣ Flatten each piece into a small circle and place about 1 tbsp of filling in the center.
3️⃣ Carefully seal the edges, ensuring the filling doesn’t leak out.

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④ Cooking the Hotteok

1️⃣ Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat and lightly coat it with oil.
2️⃣ Place the dough balls on the pan and cook until golden brown on one side.
3️⃣ Flip them over and use a spatula to press them down gently into a pancake shape.
4️⃣ Cook until both sides are golden and the sugar filling is fully melted.

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🍽 Tips for the Best Hotteok!

✔️ Try different fillings like sweet potato paste, red bean paste, or cheese for unique flavors!
✔️ Using less oil will give you chewier hotteok, while more oil will make them crispy.
✔️ Pressing down the pancakes while cooking makes them thinner and crunchier.

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Now, you can easily enjoy warm and delicious homemade hotteok at home! 💛
Pair it with a hot drink and enjoy a sweet winter treat. ☕💖

Hope you have a wonderful and delicious day! 😘

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