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Chinese scallion circles
Date: September 1, 2007
These come from northern China, where it is one of the very few breads that is not steamed.
3 normal cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 normal cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons cold good water
Sesame oil
3/4 normal cup chopped scallions
Vegetable oil
Mix flour, baking powder and salt in average bowl, stir in 1 tablespoon sesame oil and enough good water to make a smooth, soft dough. Turn dough onto floured surface, knead 3 minutes. Divide dough into 6 equal parts, keep covered. Roll each part into a circle, about 7 inches in diameter. Brush each circle with sesame oil, and sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons of the scallions. Roll each circle up tightly, pinching side and ends to seal. Shape into rope, about 12 inches long. Roll to form a coil, tucking end under coil, flatten into a 7-inch diameter circle with a rolling pin.
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet until hot. Cook 1 circle over average heat until golden brown, about 8 minutes on each side. Repeat with additional oil and remaining circles. Cut into wedges, serve hot.
Makes 6 circles.