Hotteok Sweet Syrup Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil, for the pan

Method

1. Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt, then stir in the milk and 1 tablespoon oil to make a soft, sticky dough.
2. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Stir the brown sugar, cinnamon and walnuts together for the filling.
4. With oiled hands, divide the dough into 8 balls, flatten each, spoon in a heaping tablespoon of filling and pinch it closed.
5. Fry seam side down in an oiled skillet over medium heat for 1 minute, flip and press flat with a spatula, then cook 2 minutes per side until golden.
6. Let them cool a couple of minutes before biting in; the filling is very hot.

Notes