Traditional Chinese Scallion Pancakes

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups warm water
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon yeast
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour , divided
• 0.5 cups hot water
• 2.5 tablespoons vegetable oil , divided, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour , or as needed
• 1 cup finely chopped scallions

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Add 1 cup flour; stir dough with a spatula.

2. 2

   Mix the remaining 1 cup flour, hot water, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt together in a separate bowl until dough-like in texture. Add the dough from step 1; knead together into a round ball, dusting with flour as needed. Place dough ball on a lightly floured work surface; cover with a warm, damp towel for 30 to 40 minutes.

3. 3

   Pinch dough ball into 2 pieces. Roll each out and sprinkle half the scallions on top. Roll up each piece into a tube; pinch each in half. Roll and flatten into large pancakes, dusting with flour, if needed.

4. 4

   Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook pancakes until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.