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Learn the secrets to cooking paper-thin duck pancakes that are moist, light, and tender!

Instructions

1. Prepare dough
   • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Dust a working surface with plenty of flour.
   • Add 150 grams (1 cup) flour into a large bowl. Slowly add boiling water and whisk until fully absorbed. Form a soft, sticky mass. Transfer onto a floured surface.
   • Add the remaining flour into the bowl, slowly add cool water, and whisk until fully absorbed. Form a soft mass and transfer onto the first dough on the work surface.
   • Dust hands with flour. Knead and press doughs together. Knead by hand until texture turns consistent, about 5 minutes.
   • Dust dough with flour. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
2. Shape pancakes
   • Dust the surface with flour again. Knead dough until smooth.
   • Shape dough into a log, divide into two. Wrap one piece and work on the other.
   • Roll dough into a 36 cm (18 inch) log. Cut into 2-cm (1-inch) pieces. Dust sides of each piece with flour.
   • Work with two pieces at a time, shaping into cylinders and pressing into discs.
   • Brush oil on the top of one disc, stack the other on top, and press.
   • Roll into a thin disc, 13-15 cm in diameter. Cover with damp towel to prevent drying.
3. Cook pancakes
   • Heat a skillet over medium-high, then reduce to medium-low. Place a pancake in the skillet until it puffs and lightly browns, 30-40 seconds.
   • Flip and cook other side. Total cooking time should be under 1 minute.
   • Separate the pancakes while warming the next batch.
4. Store and reheat
   • Immediately serve after cooking or keep covered until ready to reheat.
   • Reheat for same day serving: place on a heatproof plate and steam 3-5 minutes.
   • Freeze for longer storage: cool completely, wrap tightly, and store up to a month. Steam to reheat, 10-15 minutes without thawing.
5. How to Serve
   • Serve with options like pan-seared duck breast, moo shu vegetables, scrambled eggs, or crispy chicken along with hoisin sauce and suitable garnishes like green onions or cucumbers.