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Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancakes)

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Hotteok, or Korean sweet pancakes, are a delicious and warm treat, perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert! These crispy, golden pancakes have a soft, pillowy dough filled with a gooey, sweet mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts. A beloved street food in Korea, Hotteok is easy to make at home and offers a unique, comforting flavor that will quickly become a favorite!

  • Total Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 pancakes

Ingredients

Dough:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon active dry yeast

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup milk

Neutral oil (vegetable, canola, peanut, etc.)

Filling:

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

3 tablespoons chopped peanuts (or walnuts)

2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Make the Dough:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and active dry yeast.

  2. In a separate bowl, mix warm water and milk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to form a dough. If needed, add extra flour to reduce stickiness. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  3. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Filling:

  1. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped peanuts (or walnuts), and honey. Set aside.

Shape and Cook the Hotteok:

  1. After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 6-8 small balls.

  2. Flatten each dough ball into a disc and place a generous spoonful of the filling in the center. Fold the edges to form a pouch, sealing it tightly.

  3. Heat a small amount of neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the filled dough pouches seam-side down and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula to flatten them into pancakes.

  4. Once golden brown and crispy, remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve warm.

Notes

Nut-Free: Omit peanuts/walnuts from the filling and increase cinnamon and sugar for a nut-free version.

Vegan Version: Substitute plant-based milk and maple syrup instead of honey.

Add Fruits: Try adding slices of banana or apple to the filling for extra flavor.

  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour rise time)
  • Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Vegetarian