Easy-to-digest leavened scallion pancakes - a nutritious recipe for baby food.

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Dissolve the yeast in warm water (it must be warm water, as high temperature will kill the yeast). Pour the yeast water into the flour, stirring constantly until it forms clumps. Then knead it by hand into a smooth dough. Different flours absorb water differently, so add water in small amounts several times. The dough should be soft and not sticky. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise until doubled in size.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   While the dough is resting, you can prepare the shallots. Chop the shallots, add a little salt and mix well (babies who prefer a lighter taste can omit the salt, while adults can add a little Sichuan peppercorn powder). Heat a spoonful of oil and pour it over the shallots; the aroma will be released instantly.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   This is what fermentation looks like. If you poke a hole with a little dry powder on your finger and it doesn't spring back, then fermentation is complete.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Take out the fermented dough, knead it until smooth, roll it into a strip, and cut it into small, evenly sized pieces.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Roll out the small dough balls into thin pancakes, spread the previously prepared scallion oil on them with a spoon, and try to spread the oil as thinly as possible, spreading it evenly over the entire pancake.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   After spreading the scallion oil, slowly roll up the dough from one side, then roll the rolled strip from one end, and finally gently press it into a pancake.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Cover the prepared dough with plastic wrap and let it rest 10 minutes.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Lightly brush a layer of oil in a frying pan, turn on low heat, place the rested dough in the pan, cover with a lid, and keep the heat low throughout. I'm using an electric griddle here, but a frying pan makes it easier to control the heat.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Once one side is cooked, flip it over, cover it, and continue frying until both sides are golden brown.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    The fragrant pancakes are ready! They're bursting with scallion flavor, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Paired with a simple bowl of soup, they make a perfect meal.