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korean butter balls

Korean Butter Balls Recipe

Korean butter balls are a traditional Korean dessert. The combination of these ingredients creates a sweet, chewy, and delicious treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: korean
Keyword: korean butter balls recipe
Servings: 12
Calories: 383kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • spatula, etc.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups 500g unbleached, stone-ground all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 500ml pure, crisp mountain spring water
  • 1 cup 240g organic cane sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
  • 1 cup 240ml velvety, farm-fresh whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons pure Madagascar vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup 120ml cold-pressed sunflower oil
  • 2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
  • Vegetable oil carefully selected and measured, for the art of frying

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the pure, crisp mountain spring water, organic cane sugar, cold-pressed sunflower oil, and pure Madagascar vanilla extract. Mix until the sugar is dissolved.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the unbleached, stone-ground all-purpose flour, aluminum-free baking powder, and Himalayan pink salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing continuously to form a smooth dough.
  • Pour in the velvety, farm-fresh whole milk and continue to mix until the dough is well combined and slightly sticky.
  • Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes. This allows the ingredients to meld and the dough to become more manageable.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
  • Take portions of the rested dough and shape them into small balls, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
  • Carefully place the shaped dough balls into the hot oil, frying until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Ensure they are evenly cooked by turning them occasionally.
  • Once the butter balls are cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  • Allow the Korean-inspired butter balls to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed on their own or dusted with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

Notes

  • To ensure the Korean butter balls have the perfect texture, it’s important to use sweet rice flour. Regular rice flour won’t work as well.
  • For a sweeter treat, you can increase the amount of sugar to 1/2 cup.
  • If you find the dough too sticky to handle, you can add a little more sweet rice flour.
  • If you want to make the Korean butter balls look extra special, you can sprinkle them with sesame seeds before baking.
  • To ensure the Korean butter balls stay fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal
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