Mandarin Pancakes

* Exported from MasterCook *

MANDARIN PANCAKES

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c All purpose flour, unsifted
3/4 c Boiling water
2 tb Sesame oil (more or less)

Measure flour into a bowl and mix in water with a
fork or chopsticks. Work dough several minutes until
it holds together, then knead on a lightly floured
board until smooth and satiny (about ten minutes).
Cover and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Roll dough into a 12 inch long log. Cut into 12 equal
pieces and keep covered.
To make each pancake, cut one piece of dough exactly
in half. Roll each half into a ball and flatten
slightly. Roll each ball on a very lightly floured
board to a round 3 inches in diameter. Brush sesame
oil lightly on top of one round and cover with another
round. Press the 2 rounds lightly but firmly
together. Place the double round on a lightly floured
board and roll out, from center to edges, until 7 or 8
inches in diameter (don't worry if rounds are not
perfect). Turn frequently, brushing board lightly
with flour as needed. Repeat procedure until you have
2 or 3 pancakes; then cook before making more.
Heat a wide frying pan over medium-high heat, then
place a pancake on the ungreased surface. Turn about
every 15 seconds until cake is blistered by air
pockets, turns parchment color and feels dry. Cake
should not brown, but a few golden spots won't hurt.
If overcooked, cake becomes brittle. Remove from pan
and carefully pull the two halves apart and stack them
on a plate. Keep covered as you cook remaining cakes.
Serve warm; or let cool, wrap airtight, and
refrigerate of freeze for later use.
To heat for serving, thaw if frozen. Line a
flat-bottomed steamer with towel dipped in water and
wrung dry; stack pancakes inside and fold towel over
pancakes. Cover and steam over simmering water for
five minutes. Fold hot pancakes in half, then in half
again, and arrange in a serving basket. Since they dry
out quickly, serve just a few at a time and keep
remainder covered.



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