Easy Scallion Pancakes Recipe (Secret Ingredient!)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
• 3/4 cup hot (just boiling) water, plus a few more tablespoons, if necessary
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 3 to 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• Pinch red pepper flakes, optional