Taiwanese Scallion Pancake (Cong You Bing) - Shellfish-Free

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup Hot water
• 1/4 cup Cold water
• 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 cup Scallions, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp White pepper
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce, for dipping (optional)

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and hot water. Stir until a shaggy dough forms. Add cold water and knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
2. 2Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. 3In a small bowl, combine vegetable oil, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper.
4. 4Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thin rectangle (about 8x12 inches).
5. 5Brush each rectangle with the oil mixture, then sprinkle generously with chopped scallions.
6. 6Starting from one short end, roll the dough tightly into a log. Then, coil the log into a spiral, tucking the end underneath.
7. 7Gently flatten the spiral with a rolling pin to form a pancake about 6-8 inches in diameter.
8. 8Heat a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook the pancakes for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
9. 9Serve immediately with soy sauce for dipping (if using).

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