Hotteok

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 0.25 cups water
• 0.75 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups packed brown sugar
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cups finely chopped walnuts
• 0.25 cups black sesame seeds , ground
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons margarine , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine flour, yeast, and 2 teaspoons white sugar together in a bowl.

2. 2

   Stir milk and water together in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until lukewarm, about 20 seconds. Pour milk mixture into the flour mixture and mix with a fork until dough is evenly combined.

3. 3

   Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 minutes. (Dough will be sticky.) Add salt to the dough and knead until dough is smooth, 2 minutes more. Shape dough into a ball, place on a floured surface, cover with a wet paper towel, and let rise for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Mix brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, walnuts, sesame seeds, and cinnamon together in a resealable plastic bag. Close bag and shake until filling is evenly combined.

5. 5

   Roll dough into a cylinder, cut into 10 pieces and form each into a ball. Roll each ball into a 5-inch circle using a rolling pin. Place dough into the palm of your hand and spoon 2 tablespoons filling into the middle of the dough. Wrap dough around filling, forming into a ball by taking 4 corners of dough, pinching together in the middle. Take another 4 corners and pinch together, sealing completely. Place balls, seam-side down, onto a floured surface.

6. 6

   Roll each ball into a 5-inch circle using a rolling pin, making sure filling stays in dough.

7. 7

   Place margarine in a skillet, spreading around with a paper towel; heat over medium heat. Place dough in the melted margarine and cook until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes per side.