Hotteok || Syrup-filled Pancake, 糖饼, 糖餅, ホットク, 호떡

Hotteok is a popular Korean street food, known for its crispy exterior and sweet, gooey filling. It’s a delightful treat, especially during the colder months.

Key Ingredients:

All-purpose flour
Sugar
Yeast
Water
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Vegetable oil for frying

How to Make Hotteok:

Make the dough: Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and water to form a dough. Let it rest for about an hour.
Prepare the filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
Shape the hotteok: Roll out the dough into circles. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.
Fry the hotteok: Heat oil in a pan and fry the hotteok until golden brown on both sides.
Serve: Serve hot with additional cinnamon sugar, if desired.

Tips:

Oil temperature: The oil should be hot enough to fry the hotteok quickly, but not too hot to burn them.
Filling: You can experiment with different fillings, such as nuts or chocolate.
Serving: Hotteok is best enjoyed fresh and hot.

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