Hoddeok is a “traditional” Korean street vendor food. Korean people love to eat this delicious snack especially in the cold winter. It tastes best when it is warm. You can find the ingredients for this recipe easily anywhere, so I highly recommend this one. Do you like sticky buns or pecan rolls? If so, I bet you will love this.
Yield: 16 Pieces
Short Korean Lesson: *^^*
- DdahngKong (땅콩) = Peanut
- GyePi (계피) = Cinnamon
Video Instructions
Main Ingredients
- ½ Cup Warm Water
- ½ Tbsp Yeast
- ½ Tbsp Sugar
- 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Milk
- ½ Tbsp Salt
Filling Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ Cup Sugar
- 15 Chopped Peanuts (1½ Tbsp)
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
Directions
In ½ cup of warm water, add ½ Tbsp of yeast and ½ Tbsp of Sugar. Set it in warm place for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, sift 3 cups of all-purpose flour in a large bowl.
Add the yeast mixture, 1 cup of milk, and ½ Tbsp of salt into the bowl. Knead the dough. Because the dough is sticky, add flour to your hands.
Form the dough into a ball and cover it with plastic wrap.
Set the dough in the oven with just the light on for 3 hours. The heat from the light bulb is enough to make it rise.
After 3 hours, it will double in size.
To make the filling, combine ¼ cup of brown sugar, ¼ cup of sugar, 1½ Tbsp of chopped peanuts, and ½ tsp of cinnamon. Mix everything together.
Place the peanuts inside of a zipper bag crush them with something like the back of a knife.
Oil your hands before working with the dough. Take piece of dough a little larger than a golf ball, then roll and flatten it. Add a spoonful of the filling to the center.
Wrap the dough around the filling.
Smooth it.
Pour some oil into a pre-heated pan on med-high. Place the dough balls into the pan.
About 10 seconds later, flip them over and flatten them with a spatula.
Fry until both sides of the hoddeok become golden brown.
Oh! They look good. *^^*
Hi Aeri! I finally made these and they are delish! Thank you for posting this recipe
Hello aeri, i had a question about freezing the dough.. I am making this for me and my sisters but i dont want to make too much. So is it possible to freeze the dough?
hi Sk,
I didn’t try to freeze the dough before, so I can’t tell with confidence about it..but I’ve heard that some people freeze their dough and used it later… How about cut the recipe amount for half..then.. you dont have to worry about making too much..
Hi Aeri! I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been using your hoddeuk recipe for quite a while now and it’s delicious! It’s one of my bf’s favorite things to eat. Thank you for the video and recipe!
Hello there.
Thank you so much.
I just wanna know if I can use instant dry yeast for this recipe? I really wanna try it
hi Cath,
Enjoy ~~~ 
instant dry yeast is.. rapid yeast ??? I used that.. hehe I think you can use instant dry yeast..
Can this be served as a snack?! Or it’s better to serve as a dessert?!
hi LittleBaby,
In Korea, dessert will be mostly fresh fruits or.. some beverage…. so usually we eat hotteok as a snack..but I think.. it can be good for both snack and dessert.. ^^ Try it someday..thanks
And one more question, please^^! I can’t leave the light on in my oven, unless I’m baking something or set it to “warm”. So, is it okay to put the dough inside the oven with the “warm” setting?! Or, can I just use a blanket to cover the dough to keep it warm?!
hi atv,
You don’t want too high temperature for rising the dough.. so if you don’t have just light on your oven.. you can use lamp light also.. one time..my oven light was broken.. so I leave my dough under the lamp light.then..actually it worked pretty good..and the dough rose faster.. so try that .. ^^
This recipe is very interesting for me. However, I’m not really good at working with yeast. You know how you’re supposed to treat yeast the right way, otherwise they would die and couldn’t make the dough rise?! I bought this kind of yeast, and the instruction says to mix one pouch of yeast with 3 cups of flour and add other ingredients of the recipe. So, I have a question, if I follow your recipe, then I just have to mix together yeast, flour, [warm] milk, sugar and salt, right?! Or do I have to make a yeast mixture the way you do it?! And since I know that you live in the US, would you recommend me the brand of yeast that you use?!
Sorry for taking your time reading and replying my post. And thank you for this wonderful recipe and everything.
Hi atv,
The key for treating yeast is… try to mix yeast, sugar, and salt separately.. especially sugar and salt work opposite for yeast… so it is best not let them touch or mixed each other.. so what usually people do is… pour flour in a bowl, make three different holes..and add yeast, sugar, and salt into each holes..and mix things gently with liquid ingredient… I used the method… rise the yeast first with sugar and warm water (warm temperature help rising yeast too..)..then later..mixed with flour and salt… I used this brand..exactly same thing with this link to Amazon:
Fleischmann’s Yeast Brd Mch 4Z (Pack of 3)
follow my recipe instruction for this food..then you will get good result..
Hi, Aeri
I have just come across your site and I am fascinated. I am from Romania – an European country. We are recently experiencing the new Korean style in our lives and we are so eager to learn more and more. Everything has started with the discovery of the amazing Korean dramas, the first of which was Dae Jang Geum. So, besides the interest for the Korean history and culture and traditions, I was fascinated by the stylish cooking… and so, it was just one step until I began digging to find more and more about Korean food. So, I came across your wonderful site which is a real treasure for me. Now I have just cooked this Hoddeok which resulted really delicious. You are great in detailing the recipes and so, there is no chance to fail. And you are so cute too. I will visit your site more often now that I have it bookmarked. Great job. Love you.
Hi Karla Conti,
Nice to meet you. I heard of your country name many times, when I was little and watched olympic on Tv.. I loved to watch gymnastic…and Romanians were really good at it. hehe anyway.. Thanks for trying my recipe. I want to see you more often too.
Hi Aeri,
I am right now making your Hoddeok recipe at home. I had a hard time working on the dough. I thought maybe I put too much milk, but I followed your measurements strictly. The dough is now in my oven and I am just waiting 3 hours. I am so excited!!! I know my husband will really like it. He’s never had it before. But it’s one of my favorite Korean snacks on winter season. Thank you for sharing your recipe. Hope I would be successful in cooking it later.
Nellie Ann
hi Nellie Ann,
Yes, it is sticky to work with the dough.. I don’t think your is wrong.. I had hard time too.. so don’t worry.. When you round and put the filling.. put some cooking oil on your hands.. it will help … that’s way to do for this dough.. I’m excited for you too..hehe let me know how it turned out. thanks
Aloha Aeri!
I remember eating these when I was a little girl vacationing in Seoul. They were soooo delicious!!! I also recall these sugar mixture candy where the street venodrs would use a cookie cutter to create shapes on the sugar mixture treat….I wish I knew the name and recipe. Do you know it, Aeri? I think its just sugar over high heat and then add a little maybe of baking powder??? You stir it up, it becomes hard, and when you’re done you add water to it. Ha ha!
But yeah…I will definately make these…like now.
Mahalo from Hawaii,
Sadie
hi sadie,
Yes I can guess what you are talking about. Someday I will post it too. Thanks
Oh i loved those as a kid!! They are called Dalgona Bbopgi. Your right its just sugar and a little bit of baking powder. But have to admit Ho Tteok is better!
hi Cynthia,
hehe.. dalgona bbopgi… some area call it.. ttigi too.. anyway..that’s a fun memory.. ^^
Is there a recipe for spicy/savory Hoddeok?
hi smurfy,
You mean.. like pumpkin bread.. or zucchini bread that has nutmeg, cinnamon, or ground cloves ??? If you meant that kind of spicy hoddeok .. my answer is yes. If I didn’t understand your question please let me know.
I would like to try this recipe with glutenous rice dduk power. any suggestions on ratio?
hi Susan Song,
I need to try it to give you exact answer..but.. since I can’t do it now.. I will say.. use 2 cups of rice powder you mentioned and 1 cup of normal flour… and use the same amount of the milk and water.. I used.. and see the texture.. thanks..
How long is the maximum time you can let the dough sit and rise? Can you freeze it after the rise and cook it later? I want to make these soon.
hi Samantha,
I said 3 hours to rise the dough in the recipe.. actually somebody else asked me the same question on youtube..that time I said.. it will not work..but after I talked a little with my husband… it can be possible.. he compared it with frozen pizza dough.. Since I didn’t try it that way..I can’t tell the exact answer.sorry.. if you try that ..can you tell us the result ? ^^ hehe thanks
they were sooo delicious. they reminded me of cinnamon buns and carnival/boardwalk fried dough. i havent tried to freeze the the dough yet but ill have to try it soon. are there any other hoddeok variations or desserts like hoddeoks but with different fillings? like red bean paste?
hi Samantha,
That’s what my family in law was talking to me… try different filling for hoddeok.. maybe I will try it someday..hehe thanks..I’m happy you liked it.
In this very moment I’m about to serve hoddeok to my friends. I try this recipe yesterday and I love it!!! Thank you for post it!! This is a great blog!!
Hi Susy,
Nice to meet you !!! Yes, I made this the other day too and really enjoyed.. thanks
Hey there, Aeri
Just stumbled across your blog, it’s great!
I was wondering though, what do you think I could substitute the peanuts with? My boyfriend’s allergic D:
hi Songhyun,
Oh~~ he has allergic to only peanuts or all kinds of nuts ??? if he can eat other kinds of nuts such as walnut, peacan.. or whatever he likes..I will recommend you to try that.. if he can’t eat those either..I will say just skip the peanut.. it will still taste good. I hope your bf likes it.
i’m from the philippines. We have a similar food like these. We call it Piyaya. It’s the same this. It is so amazing that we have the same food even if we are from different countries. That is so cool.
Hi, pio
Yes.. I always think that it’s really cool.. some food from different countries can be very similar each other.. hehe anyway..Nice to meet you.. hope to see you more often. thanks !!!
Aeri,
I finally have the time to try out the Hoddeok. It turned out very good. I am heating them up for breakfast. It’s my pancake substitute ! In fact I prefer Hoddeok over pancake. I think Hoddeok is healthier choice.
Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Hi, Charisma
haha.. you tried it at last.. great !!! wow.. you prefer hoddeok over pancake?? ^^ thanks !!! Have a great weekend ~~
Hi Aeri, I tried your Hoddeok recipe and it really tasted good. I really love it ^ ^
Hi, Louise
It’s always so exciting to hear that somebody likes Korean food.. and get success to try Korean food from my blog. Thank you very much ~~~
Aeri,
Is there a way to use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour? Im not asking for myself. But, my friend wants to know. She usually uses whole wheat flour for everything! And her husband loves this treat. What do you think?
Hi, fredaj20
I’m not that familiar with whole wheat flour..that is healthier flour right..
I think she can use it instead of normal flour.. since she use that for everything she will know if it effects on yeast or other ingredients.. her hoddeok will be even healthier hoddeok..right ?? hehe..thanks !!!
Haha…I have to spend 1 USD to buy one hoddeok in front of korean market~Thank you so much!I will try it by myself from now own!
simsim means bored in Korean.U’re right!hahaha…I tried to learn some korean while I was working over there…I think simsim sounds cute…:P
once again,really nice to meet you!
Hi, simsimbear
oh.. 1 dollar for one hoddeok ?? hey.. just make it by yourself.. hehe..
I agree.. simsim sounds cute.. haha..
Thanks for comment !! hope to see you more often.. ^^
Hi Aeri,
I made hoddoek for tonight’s dessert, and they turned out great–really delicious! My husband enjoyed them so much, I know I will be making them again very soon.
Hi, Betsy
wow..great !!!
I’m very very very happy you and your husband enjoyed your hoddeok. good job !!!! Thanks !!!
yes, u should do it!! that way we can all post the pictures we made with ur recipes. why don’t u throw the pillow to ur husband now….heee,just kidding!
p/s no problem, u can use post my pics!
Hi, layping
hmm..maybe next time.. hehe (joke) thanks for good idea.. we will try..Have a good day !!
haha.. you are funny~~ you know what ?? I was going to try what yous said.. then..I stopped bathroom….and came out… huk.. my husband disappeared.. He got up alone..
hi! made these today! they were perfect and best of all, yummy. everyone in my family loved them and there aint any leftover! ha,ha. btw, i made a picture of it but cant have it attached. can u tell me how to?
Hi, layping
Wow,, did you try it ?? assa !!! haha… cool.. I feel best when I don’t get any leftover. Good job !!!! Oh.. you gave me an idea..it will be cool..if we have a section that anybody can post a picture..by them selves..what do you think ?? I need to ask about it to my husband..he knows computer things well.. but he is sleeping now.. Should I rattle him to wake him up ?? hehe.. thanks for comment !!!
p.s Usually people send me a picture and I post it.
Hoddeok is my favorite Korean dessert that I tried so far. For desserts, I like sweet things, and many Korean desserts are not that sweet. This one is similar with sticky buns. I sometimes call them flattened sticky buns. There is a little bit of a stronger yeast taste in these compared to sticky buns, but they are still very good.
Hi, honey~~
wow you left ma~~~ny messages today. Thanks.. hehe I can add lots…lots..lots of sugar for you when I make Korean desserts. You will not think again that Korean desserts are less sweet than American desserts.. how about that ?? (joke !!) I agree what you said..hehe hm… you are still sleeping !!! GET UP !!!!
hi ! can i ask , can i use water instead of milk ? because i don’t drink milk.
Hi, dong
Nice to meet you.
Yes, you can use water instead of milk.
Thank you for comment !!!