Egg-Stuffed Pancake: Exclusive Secrets to Perfect Bubbling

Hello everyone, I’m Xiao Mi Zhou. Today I’m sharing the street-popular Egg-Stuffed Pancake! That crispy exterior, soft interior, and rich egg flavor always leave you craving more. After numerous experiments, I’ve finally mastered the secret to perfect pancake bubbling, and I’m excited to share it with you!

First, admire this perfect bubbling effect!

Golden crispy crust, evenly distributed eggs - this is the perfect egg-stuffed pancake!

Ingredients (4 servings)

Pancake Dough:

• All-purpose flour: 300g
• Warm water: 180ml (50-60°C)
• Salt: 3g
• Cooking oil: 15ml

Oil Paste:

• Flour: 30g
• Hot oil: 30ml
• Five-spice powder: 2g
• Salt: 2g

Egg Mixture:

• Eggs: 4
• Scallions: 20g (finely chopped)
• Salt: 2g
• White pepper: 1g

Toppings:

• Lettuce: 4 leaves
• Ham: 1 piece
• Sweet bean sauce: as needed
• Chili sauce: as needed

Detailed Steps

Step 1: Dough Making and Resting (Secret #1)

1. Mix flour with salt, gradually add warm water
2. Stir with chopsticks to form shaggy dough, then knead into ball
3. Key technique: After basic smoothness, add cooking oil
4. Continue kneading until smooth and soft, cover with damp cloth, rest 30 minutes

Adding oil later makes dough softer, adequate resting time crucial

Step 2: Make Oil Paste

1. Mix flour, five-spice powder, and salt in bowl
2. Heat oil until slightly smoking, pour directly over flour
3. Quickly mix evenly to form smooth oil paste
4. Let cool for use

Hot oil better releases spice aromas

Step 3: Make Pancake Base (Secret #2)

1. Divide rested dough into 4 equal portions
2. Take one portion, roll into circle, spread oil paste in center
3. Exclusive technique: Seal like dumplings, ensure no leakage
4. Place seam side down, gently flatten, relax 10 minutes

Seal oil paste tightly like dumpling wrapping

Step 4: Rolling and Egg Pouring (Secret #3)

1. Roll pancake base into oval thin cake
2. Heat pan, brush thin oil, add pancake base
3. Cook until bottom lightly golden, flip over
4. Critical moment: Pancake will slowly bubble up, poke with chopsticks
5. Pour egg mixture, rotate pancake to distribute eggs evenly

Master heat control for perfect bubbling

Step 5: Cooking and Flipping

1. Cook until eggs set, flip again
2. Cook until both sides golden and crispy
3. Brush with sweet bean sauce and chili sauce
4. Add lettuce and ham, roll up to serve

Double-side cooking makes crust crispier

Exclusive Three Secrets

🎯 Secret #1: Warm Water Dough Method

• Warm water makes dough softer and more elastic
• Adding oil later prevents affecting flour water absorption
• Adequate resting allows natural gluten formation

🎯 Secret #2: Oil Paste Sealing Method

• Oil paste should be moderately thick
• Seal tightly during wrapping
• Apply even pressure when rolling

🎯 Secret #3: Heat Control Method

• Medium heat ideal for cooking
• Wait for natural bubbling
• Precise timing for poking hole

Advanced Techniques

🌟 Dough Softness/Hardness:

• Reduce water by 10ml in summer
• Increase water by 10ml in winter
• Dough should be softer than dumpling dough

🌟 Oil Paste Thickness:

• Thick yogurt consistency ideal
• Too thin容易 leaks, too thick hard to spread

🌟 Cooking Heat:

• Pan must be fully preheated
• Maintain medium heat, avoid burnt outside/raw inside
• Master flipping timing

FAQ

Q: Why doesn’t my pancake bubble up? A: Possibly oil paste too thin, or insufficient heat

Q: What if egg mixture leaks during pouring? A: Don’t make hole too large, pour eggs quickly

Q: Can I prepare pancake bases in advance? A: Yes, freeze after making, cook directly when needed

Variations & Innovations

🥬 Vegetable Version:

• Add shredded carrot and cucumber
• Add red cabbage for color
• Add cooked bean sprouts

🥩 Meat Version:

• Add pan-fried chicken fillet
• Substitute ham with bacon
• Add roasted meat slices

🌶 Flavor Variations:

• Use broad bean paste instead of sweet bean sauce
• Add crushed peanuts for aroma
• Sprinkle sesame seeds for extra flavor

Nutritional Value

• ✅ High-quality Protein: Provided by eggs and ham
• ✅ Dietary Fiber: Provided by lettuce and flour
• ✅ Carbohydrates: Provide ample energy
• ✅ Multiple Vitamins: Provided by vegetable toppings

This egg-stuffed pancake is not only delicious but also nutritionally balanced. Spend just over ten minutes in the morning to prepare a warm breakfast for your family - affordable and healthy!