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flakey scallion pancake

Easy Flakey Scallion Pancakes

These scallion pancakes are crispy on the outside & soft on the inside. These are easy-to-make & a great addition to any Asian-inspired meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 6 pancakes
Calories 238 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup cool water
  • 10 green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine the flour and salt in a big bowl, then drizzle in the hot water while stirring with a pair of chopsticks (or a fork), until the water is fully absorbed.
  • Slowly add in the cool water, continuing to stir until many dough flakes form.
  • Knead the dough togethe to combine the wet dough with the dry flour. Add in a little extra water if any dry flour remains.
  • Knead until the dough has turned into a firm ball, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • Once the dough is done resting, knead for another minute.
  • Cut the dough into 6 even piece and roll into balls.
  • Work on one dough ball at a time, covering the rest with plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out. Roll each ball into a thin rectangle with a rolling pin (around 6"x10”). Lift and turn the dough regularly as you roll it to keep it from sticking to the counter.
  • Sprinkle 2 large tablespoons of green onions onto the dough, concentrating most of it towards one side of the length and one side of the width, creating a loose L shape.
  • Roll the dough from the longer side of the dough where the green onions are more concentrated, until you have one long tube.
  • Lightly flatten the tube using your hand and pinch the side with more green onions to seal.
  • Take the sealed side and gently pull and roll it towards the unsealed side, using your hand to smooth out the dough to push any large air bubbles out.
  • Tuck the loose end under the rolled bun. Gently press on the round disk with your hand to seal the pancake.
  • Set the formed pancake aside and cover it with plastic wrap. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
  • Roll each pancake into a circle about 8" wide. It is OK if air bubbles burst or some green onions come out.
  • To cook the pancakes, heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add enough oil to fully coat the bottom.
  • Once the oil is hot, add a pancake. Swirl the pancake around for a few seconds, to spread the oil and prevent sticking.
  • Cover the pan and turn the heat down to medium. Let the pancake cook, covered, for 1 minute.
  • Remove the lid and flip the pancake, cover, and cook for another minute.
  • Remove the lid. Use a spatula to press the pancake, to ensure even browning. Continue to cook, flipping regularly, until both sides are crisp and browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Repeat with each pancake.
  • Serve with dipping sauce of your choice!a
Keyword bread, flakey, scallion, soy