Scallion Pancakes

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour into a mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Add yeast, sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Blend together well.
4. 4
   While stirring, add the warm water and olive oil; mix to incorporate all the flour.
5. 5
   Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until a smooth dough is achieved.
6. 6
   Cover with a damp kitchen cloth and let sit 30-40 minutes to rise.
7. 7
   On the same floured surface, turn out the dough.
8. 8
   Form into a 1 log and cut into 8 equal pieces.
9. 9
   Using a rolling pin, roll out each piece of dough to a 4 or 5-inch circle.
10. 10
    Brush with a bit of olive oil and scatter a handful of scallions on.
11. 11
    Roll up, fairly tight, taking care to not push out the scallions.
12. 12
    Now that you have a rope, roll it a bit to lengthen it then roll that up, forming a coil.
13. 13
    Roll these coils out again with a rolling pin, forming the pancakes, again taking care to not squish the scallions out.
14. 14
    At this point you can freeze them if you wish.
15. 15
    Heat enough canola oil in a skillet to pan fry.
16. 16
    When the oil is hot, fry pancakes until golden brown on both sides.
17. 17
    Remove to a cooling rack to drain.