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    Home » Recipes » Breads & Buns

    Pizza Hotteok

    Published: May 7, 2021 by Michelle · 15 Comments

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    This recipe for Pizza Hotteok is my spin on the Korean snack food. It's a yeasted pancake filled with savoury pepperoni, cheese, and tomato sauce. 

    Stack of pizza hotteok on a white plate.
    What is hotteok?

    Traditionally, hotteok is a Korean round pancake snack made with a yeasted dough and contains a sweet filling.

    I've done a Matcha Hotteok where I've flavoured the dough with green tea.

    When my kids asked to make pizza pockets for them, I thought it would be great to take that hotteok dough and stuff it with some savoury pizza ingredients.

    Why this recipe works

    Think of these as easy-to-make, perfectly round pizza pockets. 

    These Pizza Hotteok are super portable, which make them great for lunches, picnics, or car rides.

    They're made with minimal ingredients, and you can choose what you put inside of them.

    Stack of pizza hotteok on a white plate.

    Ingredients you'll need

    For the dough, you'll need:

    • all-purpose flour: regular flour will work; if you prefer a chewier texture, you can use bread flour
    • glutinous rice flour: is different than rice flour; adds a little chewy texture
    • tapioca starch: adds smoothness to the dough
    • warm water
    • active dry yeast: acts as the leavener
    • granulated sugar: adds a little sweetness to counterbalance all the saltiness in the filling

    For the filling:

    • pepperoni: diced; you could choose to do slices, but I find that diced makes the filling a little more even
    • mozzarella cheese: shredded; or any shredded cheese that you like
    • tomato sauce: you can use a prepared tomato sauce, or pasata/tomato puree and flavour it with some spices such as oregano, basil, and garlic powder

    A round pizza hotteok on white plate, with basil leaves on the side.
    How to make it

    Make the dough:

    In a bowl, combine the warm water, sugar and yeast and give it a stir; let the yeast activate and become foamy.

    Add the all-purpose flour, glutinous rice flour, tapioca starch into a stand mixer bowl fitted with dough hook attachment.

    Pour in the activated yeast mixture into the dry ingredients, add in the salt, and 1 tablespoon oil and knead until smooth and ehiny.

    Note: this dough will feel a bit tacky, but will become smooth and elastic with kneading.

    Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a cloth. Leave it to rest in a warm location.

    Once the dough has doubled in size, divide into 6 equal portions.

    Step by step instructions how to make pizza hotteok with text overlay.

    Assemble:

    Roll out the dough into a round disc.

    In the centre, fill with 2 teaspoon tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and diced pepperoni. Note: Be careful not to get any sauce on the outer edges of the dough.

    Gather up the edges of the dough and pinch to seal.

    Place seam side down and repeat with the remainder.

    Cover with plastic wrap/cloth and let it rise until puffy, about 20-30 minutes.

    Heat up a flat top griddle or frying pan over medium heat.

    Lightly grease with 1 teaspoon of oil.

    Add the hotteok to the griddle and press down gently with a spatula to flatten.

    Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until lightly golden in colour.

    Step by step instructions how to make pizza hotteok with text overlay.

    Cut open pizza hotteok on a white plate.
    How to serve & store

    Serve the Pizza Hotteok fresh and warm off the griddle.

    You can also enjoy them at room temperature. 

    Try dipping them in a marinara sauce with fresh basil. 

    Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Reheat the hotteok in the microwave or in an ungreased frying pan, until warmed through and the cheese melts.

    Expert tips & FAQs

    Tip: Keep the filling/sauce in the centre of the dough. Try not to get any sauce/filling on the edges of the dough so that it will be easier to seal. 

    Can I double the recipe?

    Yes, you can easily double the recipe to make 12.

    Can I use a different filling?

    Absolutely, you use whatever ingredients you like.

    Can I bake these?

    Yes, you can bake the hotteok, however, they will puff up like buns rather than be like a flat pancake. 

    For a baked version, try these homemade Pizza Pockets.

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    If you try this recipe, let me know -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below!

    Stack of pizza hotteok on a white plate.

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    5 from 9 votes

    Pizza Hotteok

    This pizza hotteok is a savoury spin on a Korean snack. The yeasted pancake is filled with pepperoni, cheese and tomato sauce like a pizza pocket of sorts.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Resting Time1 hr 30 mins
    Total Time1 hr 55 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Lunch
    Cuisine: Asian, Korean
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 264kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    Hotteok dough:

    • 120 ml whole milk warm
    • 15 g granulated cane sugar
    • 3 g active dry yeast
    • 150 g all-purpose flour plus additional if the dough is a little feels too sticky
    • 15 g glutinous rice flour
    • 15 g tapioca starch
    • 2 g sea salt
    • 20 ml avocado oil divided or vegetable oil

    Filling:

    • 80 g pepperoni diced
    • 80 g mozzarella cheese shredded
    • 60 ml tomato sauce/pasata
    Metric | US Customary
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    Instructions

    Make the dough:

    • In a bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar and yeast and give it a stir; let the yeast activate and become foamy.
    • Add the all-purpose flour, glutinous rice flour, tapioca starch into a stand mixer bowl fitted with dough hook attachment.
    • Pour in the activated yeast mixture into the dry ingredients, add salt, 1 tablespoon (15ml) oil and knead until smooth and shiny.
    • Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a cloth. Leave it to rest in a warm location.
    • Once the dough has doubled in size, divide into 6 equal portions.

    Assemble:

    • Roll out the dough in to a round disc.
    • In the centre, fill with 2 teaspoon tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and diced pepperoni. Tip: try not to get any sauce on edges of the dough or it will be difficult to seal.
    • Note: you can add more cheese or pepperoni depending on your taste. Try not to overstuff the hotteok or it may explode.
    • Gather up the edges of the dough and pinch to seal.
    • Place seam side down and repeat with the remainder.
    • Cover with plastic wrap/cloth and let it rise until slightly puffy, about 20-30 minutes.
    • Heat up a flat top griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
    • Lightly grease with 1 teaspoon (5ml) of oil.
    • Add the hotteok to the griddle and press down gently with a spatula to flatten.
    • Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until lightly golden in colour.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sue

      May 09, 2021 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      These look so good, and with the pizza filling my guys are going to devour them! Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
    2. Caitlyn Erhardt

      May 09, 2021 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved this recipe when I made with for dinner. The flavor was wonderful and it was simple to make. 10/10!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        May 16, 2021 at 2:10 pm

        Amazing, thanks for trying the recipe Caitlyn! So happy you loved it!

    3. Jessie

      May 09, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      These were so amazing!! We had these for our pizza night this week they were a big hit.

      Reply
      • Michelle

        May 16, 2021 at 2:11 pm

        That makes me happy to hear it, Jessie! Thanks for letting me know!

    4. Amy

      May 09, 2021 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      Oh I love this fusion recipe! I love Korean hotteok but never thought to add pizza toppings as ingredients! This just might be our new Friday night favourite. The kids will love it!

      Reply
    5. saif

      May 09, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      I have tried Pizza Hotteok once in a Korean restaurant and it was so tasty. Thanks for the recipe

      Reply
      • Michelle

        May 16, 2021 at 2:11 pm

        You're welcome, Saif! Hope it was as tasty as the restaurant version! 🙂

    6. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      May 10, 2021 at 4:03 am

      5 stars
      Ooo I'm a huge fan of some hood mash-ups, and I love when different cuisines meet in a recipe! This cross between a Korean pancake and Italian pizza is really exciting, and it looks absolutely delicious! Very original, Michelle!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        May 10, 2021 at 6:36 am

        Thanks so much Ben! It's one that I'm so excited about since my kids LOVED them! 😀

    7. Raymund

      May 10, 2021 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      Ohhh this is a great idea for its filling! Love it

      Reply
      • Michelle

        May 16, 2021 at 2:12 pm

        Thank you Raymund! It was a hit with the kids 🙂

    8. David @ Spiced

      May 12, 2021 at 4:14 am

      5 stars
      This is the first I've heard of hotteok, but I'm fairly certain I would love this recipe! We're always trying to "pizza-fy" things around here, so I support this idea of turning hotteok into pizza pockets. This sounds like a great weekend meal in the basement!!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        May 16, 2021 at 2:12 pm

        Indeed, anything pizza is always great! Thanks David! I'd be happy chowing on these in the basement with some good TV too! 😉

    9. Jen

      May 23, 2021 at 3:11 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe! I ended up baking it at 350 degrees F for 21 minutes rather than pan frying because i did a shoddy job of sealing up the seams, but they are wonderful baked as well. I've frozen a bunch of them for quick and easy dinners! The chewy hotteok dough, crispy crust, and cheesy filling are phenomenal!

      Reply

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