How to make scallion pancakes soft and delicious

Scallion pancake is a kind of pancake made with chopped scallion and flour. The scallion and flour are combined and then fried in a pan. However, it has a relatively high fat content and is not suitable for people who are losing weight. Its calories are far greater than rice. Many people don’t know how to make scallion pancakes, and they will make the scallion pancakes old and hard. So how to make scallion pancakes soft and delicious?

Scallion pancakes are a traditional specialty snack in Shanxi Province and one of the staple foods loved by urban and rural people in Ningwu City. They are often used to entertain guests with dishes such as scrambled eggs and fried pancakes. It can be said that every household can make them. It tastes like red, soft and tasty, golden, crispy and delicious without losing its flavor.

Step 1: Sieve medium-gluten flour and low-gluten flour and mix 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 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: Pour a moderate amount of boiling water into the flour . After the hot water and flour are mixed, let it sit for about 10 minutes. Start kneading when the water is not so hot anymore. The amount of hot water is about 60% of the flour weight

Step 4: Knead the dough. 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 out the shaped and usable dough from the steel bowl. Scallion pancakes are made with more than just scallions!