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In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and five spice powder (if using).
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Add the water and mix to form a dough.
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Knead the mixture for about 5 minutes, until it forms a smooth ball.
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Set the dough aside and cover with a damp cloth.
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Let it rest for about an hour.
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In a small bowl, mix all your sauce ingredients.
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After the dough has rested, cut the dough in half and leave one half under the damp cloth.
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Put the other section of dough onto a large, lightly floured work surface.
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Use a rolling pin and roll it into a big rectangle, as thin as you can get it.
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Rub about half a tablespoon of oil all over the surface of the dough and sprinkle with half of the chopped scallions, salt, and sesame seeds (if using).
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Cut 2 slits on each long side of the dough (cut about 1/3 of the way into the center of the dough but dont cut all the way across the rectangle).
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See related blog link for step-by-step photos.
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With the rolled out dough oriented vertically (the short side near you), start at the bottom and fold the two side flaps of dough over the middle piece.
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Then fold that entire rectangle forward onto the middle level.
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Then fold the next set of flaps over, and repeat.
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When you have your nice, neat rectangle of folded dough, take your rolling pin and roll it until almost doubled in area.
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Take care not to roll too firmly, as you dont want the dough layers to bind and you want to keep some small pockets of air between them.
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Heat a couple tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat and add the pancake.
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Cover the pan and cook for about five minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
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Transfer to a cutting board, slice, and serve with your dipping sauce.
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Repeat the process with the other half of the dough and scallion mixture.
