Recipe: Green Onion Fried Bread

GREEN ONION FRIED BREAD

"This fried bread, better known as pancakes in northern China, has a hint of sesame, but the dominant flavor comes from the green onions."

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sesame oil (plus more for brushing)
1 cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water
3/4 cup chopped green onions (8 medium)
Vegetable oil (for frying)

Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon sesame oil and enough cold 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 circle, about 7 inches in diameter.

Brush each of the 6 circles with sesame oil, and sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons of the onions. Roll each circle up tightly, pinching side and ends to seal. Roll into rope, about 12 inches long. Shape to form a coil, tucking end under coil; flatten into circle, about 7 inches in diameter.

Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 circle in oil about 8 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining circles, adding oil as necessary.

Cut into wedges. Serve warm.

Makes 6 breads (24 servings)
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Soup, Chili, and Bread, Betty Crocker Creative Recipes, January 1996 #112