Chinese Pancakes
2 c All-purpose flour 3/4 c Very hot water (or more) 2 tb Sesame oil PUT THE FLOUR into a large bowl. Stir the hot water gradually into the flour, mixing all the while with chopsti...
Ingredients
- 2cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4cup very hot water (or more)
- 2tbsp sesame oil
Directions
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2 c All-purpose flour 3/4 c Very hot water (or more) 2 tb Sesame oil PUT THE FLOUR into a large bowl
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Stir the hot water gradually into the flour, mixing all the while with chopsticks or a fork until the water is fully incorporated
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Add more water if the mixture seems dry
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Remove the mixture from the bowl and knead it with your hands until smooth
- 5
This should take about 8 minutes
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Put the dough back into the bowl, cover it with a clean, damp towel and let it rest for about 30 seconds
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After the resting period, take the dough out of the bowl and knead it again for about 5 minutes, dusting with a little flour if it is sticky
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Once the dough is smooth, form it into a roll about 18 inches long and 1 inch in diameter