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What are the methods for making leavened scallion pancakes?
Many people have probably bought and eaten scallion pancakes outside, but the preparation of scallion pancakes is actually quite convenient and simple. The ingredients needed are flour, scallions, salt, oil, etc., and you can refer to the detailed introduction below for the specific steps.
一、Main Ingredients
Flour 300g, boiling water 180ml, scallions, salt, oil as needed
1. Put the flour in a bowl, add boiling water, and stir with chopsticks to form a loose mass.
2. Wait until the dough is not too hot to handle, then knead the dough repeatedly to make a smooth dough ball and let it proof for 30 minutes (cover the container with a lid, or cover the dough surface with a damp cloth).
3. While proofing the dough, wash and cut the scallions into chopped scallions.
4. Cut the proofed dough into small dough balls of any size, I cut them to be about the size of half a fist.
5. Flatten the small dough ball into a large thin sheet, add a few drops of oil, and use a brush or your fingers to spread the oil evenly. Then sprinkle a little salt on top.
6. Sprinkle the chopped scallions on top, in any amount you like (if there are too many scallions, it may break, but the flavor will be better).
7. Roll the dough sheet into a long roll and pull it out to both sides.
8. Starting from one end, roll the noodles into a circle, tucking the last part under the dough, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
9. Gently press the dough circle flat, then use a rolling pin to flatten it.
10. Lightly oil the bottom of a flat-bottomed pan or pancake griddle, place the made dough on it, and fry over low heat with the lid on.
11. After one side is fried to a golden brown, flip it over to continue frying until both sides are golden brown and the pancake aroma can be smelled, indicating it is done.
二、Notes1. Use boiling water to mix the flour to make the pancake softer. If you prefer a chewier texture, you can use cold water.
2. The dough for making pancakes should be softer than that for other types of noodles, and more water is needed than for other noodles.
3. If you want a stronger scallion flavor, you can first fry the chopped scallions in oil until fragrant and then add them to the pancake. You can also sprinkle some white pepper, Sichuan pepper, cumin powder, etc. to enhance the flavor.
4. The amount of chopped scallions in the pancake should be decided according to your taste. The more you add, the better the flavor, but it may cause the dough to break when rolling and flattening. If it’s for personal consumption, there’s no need to pursue a perfect appearance as the taste is more important.
5. When making pancakes, cover the pot with a lid to allow the steam to make the pancake softer. If using an electric pancake maker, cover it with a regular pot lid.
