Korean Sweet Crepe: Ho-tok

Korean Sweet Crepe: Ho-tok

Korean Sweet Crepe: Ho-tok

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Much to the dismay of our Breton friends, Koreans are also crepe specialists! A beloved winter treat, ho-tok is a sweet, satisfying delicacy found throughout the streets of South Korea.

Much to the dismay of our Breton friends, Koreans are also crepe specialists! A beloved winter treat, ho-tok is a sweet, satisfying delicacy found throughout the streets of South Korea.

It's a straightforward recipe, though some ingredients used by street vendors can be tricky to source.

For the dough:

  • 200g warm water
  • 5g yeast
  • 25g oil
  • 300g flour
  • one tablespoon salt

For the syrup:

  • Cane sugar
  • cinnamon powder
  • a pinch of salt
  1. Mix the warm water with the yeast, oil, 5g sugar and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

  2. Mix the flour with one teaspoon of salt.

  3. Combine steps 1 and 2 and cover the dough with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.

  4. Mix the cane sugar with cinnamon powder and a pinch of salt to taste.

  5. Fold step 4 into the dough (add a little oil so the dough doesn't stick).

  6. For cooking, add enough oil to a skillet and spread the dough over it. (It's best to cover the skillet with a lid once the dough is well spread.)

  7. Cook until the crepe is golden brown.

Ho-tok is best enjoyed piping hot… Bon appétit!

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