Hotteok

Ingredients

• 300g all-purpose flour
• 200ml water, warm
• 10g instant yeast
• 20g brown sugar
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• 50g sesame oil
• 200g filling, equal mix of brown sugar and crushed peanuts (or cinnamon sugar)

Method

1. 1
   Combine warm water, yeast, and brown sugar in bowl; let bloom 5 minutes until foamy.
2. 2
   Mix flour and salt in separate bowl; add yeast mixture and sesame oil; knead by hand 5 minutes until smooth dough forms.
3. 3
   Cover dough; let rise in warm place 30 minutes until nearly doubled.
4. 4
   Divide dough into 8 equal pieces; roll each to 10cm disc on lightly oiled surface.
5. 5
   Spoon 1 tbsp filling mixture onto centre of disc; fold edges up and over filling, pinching seams to seal; flatten gently to 8cm thickness.
6. 6
   Heat cast-iron skillet or griddle to medium heat; cook each hotteok 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown with slight char and crisp exterior.
7. 7
   Transfer to wire rack 1 minute (filling will set); serve warm.