Scallion Pancake

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Ingredients

2 cups	all-purpose flour
3/4 cup	boiling water
1/4 cup	cold water
1/4 cup	vegetable oil
1 teaspoon	salt
1 cup	finely chopped scallions
—	extra oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
2. 2 Gradually add the boiling water to the flour mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until a rough dough forms.
3. 3 Add the cold water and continue to mix until the dough comes together.
4. 4 Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
5. 5 Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
6. 6 Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
7. 7 Roll out one portion of the dough into a thin circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
8. 8 Brush the surface with a thin layer of vegetable oil and sprinkle evenly with half of the chopped scallions.
9. 9 Roll up the circle into a log, then coil the log into a spiral, tucking the end underneath.
10. 10 Flatten the spiral gently with your hand and then roll it out into a thin pancake.
11. 11 Repeat the process with the second portion of dough.
12. 12 Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
13. 13 Fry each pancake for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
14. 14 Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
15. 15 Cut the pancakes into wedges and serve warm.