Super Soft Spring Pancakes (Shui Luo Mo) – High Hydration, All Hot-Water Dough

Other★ Easy40min

Prep 15m ·
Cook 25m ·
2 Servings

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Ingredients

Ingredient Amount Notes
All-purpose flour 500g
Salt 5g
Boiling water 450g
Cooking oil 50g

These incredibly soft and pliable Chinese spring pancakes are made with a high-hydration hot-water dough. No fancy techniques required – just simple steps for restaurant-quality results at home. Perfect for wrapping your favorite fillings!

Cooking Steps

  1. Step 1

    Add 500g all-purpose flour and 5g salt to a mixing bowl, then pour in 450g of boiling water.

  2. Step 2

    Immediately stir with chopsticks to form loose flour flakes.

  3. Step 3

    Let it cool slightly, then knead by hand into a smooth and elastic dough.

  4. Step 4

    Divide the dough into 60g portions, roll each into a ball, lightly coat the surface with a thin layer of oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes.

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