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.
Vegetable oilcarefully 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.