What is the method of making scallion pancakes and dough?

Scallion pancakes are a common street snack in northern my country, especially popular for breakfast. We have all eaten scallion pancakes, but why is it that some people make scallion pancakes that are not only very soft but also very delicious, while others make scallion pancakes that can even be used as frisbees because they are too hard? In fact, making scallion pancakes still requires certain skills, such as how to choose flour.

What kind of flour is good for scallion pancakes

Medium-gluten and low-gluten flour are used to make scallion pancakes.

Step 1 Flour

Mix medium-gluten flour and low-gluten flour in a 1:1 ratio. This is to make a better tasting crust. Of course, you can also add sesame powder, whole wheat flour, whole grain powder and other ingredients according to your personal preference. After all the powders are mixed, pour them into a sieve and sift.

Step 2: Add salt

Adding a little salt will make the dough taste better, but remember to shake the steel bowl slightly after adding the salt so that the salt can be evenly distributed. Of course, you can also add chicken essence or other seasonings according to your personal preference.

Step 3: Blanch the dough

Pour an appropriate amount of boiling water into the flour, wait for the hot water and flour to blend, and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Start kneading when the water is not so hot. The amount of hot water is about 60% of the flour weight

Step 4: Rub

Press down directly from your shoulders and use the strength of your palms to knead the dough repeatedly. You can use your fingers to shape the dough into an oval shape, and then knead it repeatedly until the dough becomes smooth.

Step 5 Let the dough rest

Place the dough in a steel bowl and cover it with a wet cloth to retain the moisture in the dough. Leave it for about 30 minutes to rest. The purpose of leaving the dough for a while is to make it more elastic and make the dishes taste better.

Step 6: Dough shaping

When the surface of the dough becomes smooth, press the dough in the steel bowl lightly with your index finger. When the dough bounces back automatically, you can take the shaped and usable dough out of the steel bowl.