Finished dish photo of Sesame Pancake

Sesame Pancake

Ingredients

All-purpose flour500g
Sesame paste120g
Yeast2.5g
Baking powder2.5g
Water30ml
Vegetable oil10ml
Sichuan pepper salt10-15g
Sesame seedsto taste
Soy sauce10ml

Steps

1

Mix flour, baking powder, and yeast evenly, then form a 'powder wall' and add water.

Sesame Pancake - Step 1
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2

Knead into a smooth dough, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for 15-20 minutes.

Sesame Pancake - Step 2
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3

Mix sesame paste, Sichuan pepper salt, and vegetable oil evenly and set aside.

Sesame Pancake - Step 3
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4

Mix 30ml of water with 10ml of soy sauce to make soy sauce water. Lightly crush sesame seeds with a rolling pin and set aside.

Sesame Pancake - Step 4
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5

Brush a small amount of oil on the counter (to prevent sticking, not included in the ingredient list). Roll out the risen dough into a rectangular sheet about 0.5cm thick.

Sesame Pancake - Step 5
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6

Spread the prepared sesame paste evenly on the sheet.

Sesame Pancake - Step 6
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7

Start rolling the dough from one edge, stretching it as you roll inward.

Sesame Pancake - Step 7
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8

Pinch the edges of the rolled dough to seal.

Sesame Pancake - Step 8
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9

Cut the rolled dough into equal pieces (about 15), cover with a plastic bag, and let rise for 15 minutes.

Sesame Pancake - Step 9
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10

Pinch the edges of each dough piece inward, place the seam side down.

Sesame Pancake - Step 10
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11

Take a piece of dough, dip the smooth side in soy sauce water, then dip it in sesame seeds.

Sesame Pancake - Step 11
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12

Flatten the dough with a rolling pin.

Sesame Pancake - Step 12
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13

Heat a flat pan over low heat (no oil). Grill the sesame-covered side of the dough for about 3 minutes.

Sesame Pancake - Step 13
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14

Flip to the other side and grill for another 3 minutes, then remove.

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15

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the grilled pancakes into the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the surface turns golden. Then it’s ready.

Sesame Pancake - Step 15
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Cooking Tips

1. It’s recommended to use freshly made Sichuan pepper salt (toast Sichuan pepper and salt separately, then grind them into powder) for better flavor. 2. Stretch the dough while rolling to create more layers. 3. Dipping in soy sauce water makes the surface crispy and helps sesame seeds stick better. 4. Dip in sesame seeds before flattening to secure them better onto the dough. 5. If you don’t have an oven, extend the grilling time in a flat pan to cook through.