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Fluffy Chinese Scallion Pancake (蔥油大餅)

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oil

Green Scallion Filling

  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely sliced green onion
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • In a measuring cup, combine your warm water and yeast.
  • In a separate bowl combine your flour, salt and oil.
  • Add the water and yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Knead the dough until there are no dry spots left. Cover the dough and rest for 30 mins.
  • After 30 mins, knead the dough a few times until the surface is smooth. Cover the dough with a splash of oil and roll it out on a clean surface.
  • Roll until the dough is about 1/2 inch thick and cover and let rest for another 30 mins.
  • While the dough is resting, combine all the filling ingredients in bowl. Stir until a paste is formed.
  • After 30 mins, roll your dough into a large rectangle. Spread the filling evenly on one side.
  • Roll the dough into a log and then coil the log into a circle. Cover and let rest for an hour.
  • After an hour, gently roll the dough until it’s one inch thick while maintaining a circular shape.
  • Sprinkle the surface with water and then cover the top with sesame seeds. Press the seeds gently into the dough.
  • In a pan that’s the same diameter as your prepared dough, add some oil on low heat. Place the dough inside and pan fry for 5 minutes. Once you can easily move the dough without it sticking it is ready to flip.
  • Flip the dough and cook for until it is crispy. Cover with a lid to steam for a few minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and serve!