Chewy and Nutty Homemade Hotteok
Chewy and Nutty Homemade Hotteok
Create Deliciously Sweet and Chewy Hotteok at Home
On chilly winter days, there’s a unique joy in gathering with family indoors, peeling tangerines, and sharing warm, sweet hotteok. This simple pleasure embodies true happiness! Create cherished memories with your loved ones by making these delightfully chewy and sweet Korean pancakes. Perfect for beginners, this recipe will guide you step-by-step to achieve delicious results.
Dough Ingredients- 250g All-purpose flour
- 50g Sweet rice flour
- 10g Instant dry yeast
- 25g Sugar
- 25g Corn syrup
- 3g Salt
- 10g Black sesame seeds
- 160g Warm water (approx. 40°C/104°F)
Filling Ingredients- 50g Brown sugar
- 10g Sliced almonds
- 10g Chopped peanuts
- 10g Pumpkin seeds
- 10g Sunflower seeds
- 10g Black sesame seeds
- 2g Cinnamon powder
- 50g Brown sugar
- 10g Sliced almonds
- 10g Chopped peanuts
- 10g Pumpkin seeds
- 10g Sunflower seeds
- 10g Black sesame seeds
- 2g Cinnamon powder
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by making the dough. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and sweet rice flour. Make a well in the center. Add the yeast, salt, and sugar around the edges, ensuring they don’t directly touch each other, then lightly mix the dry ingredients.
Step 2
After lightly combining the dry ingredients, pour in the corn syrup and warm water (around 40°C or 104°F). Be careful not to use water that is too hot, as it can kill the yeast.
Step 3
Now, knead the dough with your hands until it forms a smooth, elastic ball. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes of consistent kneading. Once the dough is well-kneaded, add the black sesame seeds and mix them in thoroughly. Shape the dough into a smooth ball, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let it rest.
Step 4
We will now let the dough proof in a warm place. You can use your oven’s proofing function, or place the dough bowl in a microwave along with a cup of hot water. Let it proof for about 30 minutes. Properly proofed dough will increase in size by about 1.5 to 2 times.
Step 5
While the dough is proofing, let’s prepare the delicious filling for the hotteok. In a dry pan (no oil), lightly toast the nuts (almonds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds) over low heat. This enhances their nutty flavor and removes any raw taste. Be careful not to burn the nuts; just a light toasting is sufficient.
Step 6
Once the toasted nuts have cooled slightly, combine them with the brown sugar, black sesame seeds, and cinnamon powder in a bowl. Mix everything thoroughly using a spoon. If there are any clumps of brown sugar, break them apart with your fingers. This mixture will form your sweet and flavorful hotteok filling.
Step 7
Let’s check the dough after the first proof. Gently lift the dough; if you can see a thin, elastic membrane (gluten window) forming between your fingers, it means the dough has proofed perfectly. It’s more important to assess the dough’s condition than to strictly adhere to the time. Gently punch down the dough to release the gas.
Step 8
Now it’s time to shape the hotteok. Wear disposable gloves and lightly coat your palms with a bit of vegetable oil to prevent the dough from sticking. Take a portion of the dough, flatten it into a circle, and place a generous amount of the prepared filling in the center. Be mindful not to overfill, which can cause the filling to leak out.
Step 9
Carefully gather the edges of the flattened dough over the filling, sealing them together. Think of it like closing a dumpling. Pinch the seams tightly to ensure the filling is completely enclosed and shape it into a round ball. A good seal is crucial to prevent the filling from bursting out during cooking.
Step 10
Finally, it’s time to cook! Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of vegetable oil (about 4 tablespoons). Carefully place the shaped hotteok into the pan, seam-side down. Cook over low heat until the bottom is golden brown. Then, flip the hotteok, use a spatula to gently press it down, and continue cooking until both sides are golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning, and enjoy your delicious homemade hotteok!
