Mandarin Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil, about

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl put the flour, and gradually stir in the water, mixing to make a thin batter.

2. 2

   When cool enough to handle, work the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth.

3. 3

   Place the dough in a bowl, cover with a dish towel and let rest for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Place the sesame oil in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/4-inch thickness.

6. 6

   Cut into rounds with a 3-inch cutter.

7. 7

   With your fingers, daub a small amount of oil on top of 1 round.

8. 8

   Place another round on top and press together.

9. 9

   Roll the 2 rounds together to form a circle about 6 or 7-inches in diameter.

10. 10

    Cover with a damp kitchen cloth until ready to cook, and repeat with the remaining dough.

11. 11

    Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

12. 12

    Cook 1 pancake at a time until barely golden and dry on both sides, turning once, about 1 minute.

13. 13

    Remove from the pan, and when cool enough to handle, carefully separate the 2 pancakes.

14. 14

    Wrap in foil until ready to use, or refrigerate.

15. 15

    (To reheat, place in a steamer insert and steam, covered, for 5 minutes.).