Scallion Pancakes

Directions

1. 1
   Place the flour and salt in a food processor; turn on the machine and add the water through the feed tube until the dough forms a ball.
2. 2
   Alternatively, you can slowly pour the water into the flour-salt mixture and stir rapidly with a fork until the dough forms a ball around the fork.
3. 3
   Knead by hand for about 1 minute, until the dough is smooth.
4. 4
   Place it in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for about 1 hour (or up to a day, refrigerated).
5. 5
   On a lightly floured surface, pinch and roll the dough into 2-inch balls, then flatten the balls into disks.
6. 6
   Lightly brush one of the disks with sesame oil and sprinkle a few scallions on top.
7. 7
   Place another disk on top of that one and use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a 5-inch-long oval.
8. 8
   Lightly brush one side of the oval with sesame oil, sprinkle a few scallions on top, and fold the oval in half.
9. 9
   Roll into a circle about 1/4 inch thick, adding flour as necessary.
10. 10
    Repeat with the remaining dough; youll probably make about 6 pancakes with this amount of dough.
11. 11
    Generously coat a large, deep skillet with the lard or oil and turn the heat to medium-low.
12. 12
    When the lard has melted or the oil is hot, place one of the pancakes in the skillet.
13. 13
    Cook until browned lightly, 3 to 5 minutes, then turn and brown the other side.
14. 14
    Repeat with the remaining dough, then sprinkle with coarse salt, cut, and serve warm.