Spicy Sesame Seed + Red Pepper Pancakes (vegan, df)

Ingredients:

– 2 cups all-purpose flour

– 1 1/2 tsp salt

– 3/4 cup water + 1 tbsp water

– 2 tbsp sesame seeds

– 2 tbsp red pepper flakes

– 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for the bowl)

– 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for the pancakes)

– 1/4 cup vegan butter

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and water.
2. Then, knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 4-5 minutes, or until a uniform ball has formed (if it’s too dry to stick together, add a touch more water, if it is too moist that it is very sticky, add a touch more flour).
3. Then add the vegetable oil to a small bowl and rub the oil all over the inside of the bowl. Place the dough ball in the oiled bowl and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
4. After 30 minutes, remove the dough ball from the bowl and cut it into four equal parts.
5. Roll out one piece of dough until it is almost thin enough that you can see the floured surface beneath it.
6. Then, spread 1/2 tbsp of oil, 1/2 tbsp of sesame seeds, and 1/2 tbsp of red pepper flakes on the pancake.
7. Roll the pancake up like a sushi roll and then roll it up into a swirl shape like a snake (it should kind of look like a cinnamon roll).
8. Then, roll out the pancake until it is flat and as thick as you desire. This video shows the rolling process clearly if the written version is difficult to understand.
9. Follow that same process for all four pancakes.
10. Once all of your pancakes have been formed, add the butter to a large pan on medium heat.
11. Cook each pancake for 2-3 minutes (or until browned and crispy) on each side.
12. Remove from the heat and enjoy with a side of sweet chili sauce or gyoza dipping sauce!