Garlic Scape Pancakes

Ingredients

For the Pancakes:

• 1 cup whole spelt flour (optional, use white flour if you prefer)
• 1 ½ cup unbleached white flour
• ½ cup boiling water
• ½ cup cold water
• ½ tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• ¼ cup toasted sesame seed oil
• 2 cups finely chopped garlic scapes

For the Dipping Sauce:

• 3 tbsp. organic soy or tamari sauce
• 3 tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1 to 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. sugar or honey
• A pinch of dried chili flakes (optional)

For frying:

• About ¼ cup grapeseed or peanut oil

Instructions

1. 1
   Mix the spelt and white flours together with the salt. Put half of the mixture in one bowl and half in another bowl.
2. 2
   In one bowl add 1/2 cup boiling water. Mix with a wooden spoon until the dough can handled. Knead for 2 minutes in the bowl.
3. 3
   In the other bowl, mix the baking powder into the flour. Add the cold water and mix with a wooden spoon until dough can be handled. Knead for 2 minutes in the bowl.
4. 4
   Incorporate both doughs together by kneading them into one another for 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface. This dough is very forgiving. If its too dry, simply add a bit of water. If it's too sticky, simply add a bit of flour. The dough should feel nice and moist but not stick to your hands.
5. 5
   Shape into a ball, and place in a bowl with a damp towel on top and let it rest at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.
6. 6
   Cut the dough into 4 pieces.
7. 7
   Roll each one into a thin 9 or 10 inch circle.
8. 8
   Brush with one tablespoon of sesame oil and sprinkle with about 1/2 cup of garlic scapes, evenly distributed over the surface.
9. 9
   Roll the dough into a tight cylinder and pinch in the edges to seal. Coil this cylinder into a spiral and tuck in the end. Flatten it into a disc with the palm of your hand. Roll this out into a flat pancake, about 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough. Let the 4 pancakes rest for about 10 minutes before frying.
10. 10
    Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce by whisking all ingredients together.
11. 11
    Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy skillet on medium heat. When the oil is hot, gently place the pancake into the pan and cook on each side for about 2 to 3 minutes or until nice and golden. Repeat with remaining pancakes. Cut the pancakes into wedges and serve hot, with the dipping sauce.