Hotteok Recipe

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.