Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing)

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 0.5 cup Cold water
• 1 cup Scallions
• 3 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and boiling water. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
2. 2Add cold water and knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
3. 3Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
4. 4Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a thin circle.
5. 5Brush the circle with sesame oil and sprinkle with salt and scallions.
6. 6Roll the circle up tightly into a log. Then, coil the log into a spiral shape.
7. 7Flatten the spiral with a rolling pin into a pancake about 15.24 cm in diameter.
8. 8Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the pancakes for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.

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