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Malawach (Yemenite Fried Dough)

A bread made with flour and margarine, cooked in a pan. Serve with hummus or a tomato sauce.

2 hr 4 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Makes
6
pancakes

Ingredients

Time
Prep 120 min · Cook 4 min · 124 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    1.Put flour and salt in food processor and add water. (Use plastic blade.). 2.Process until dough forms a ball.

  2. 2

    3.Add more flour or water as needed. Dough should be very soft, but not sticky. 4.Transfer dough to a bowl, cover and let stand 1 hour.

    60 min
  3. 3

    5.Divide it into 2 parts. 6.Roll out 1 part and spread with half the margarine. 7.Fold in thirds, roll out and fold in thirds again. Do this 1 more time.

  4. 4

    8.Let stand covered with a damp towel for 1 hour. 9.Do the same with rest of dough. 10.Divide dough in thirds.

    60 min
  5. 5

    11.Roll out each piece very thinly. 12.Heat skillet add 1 tsp margarine and fry bread in until golden brown. Flip over and cook second side until golden too.

  6. 6

    13.Transfer to a warm plate while you do the rest. 14.Serve warm with hummus or a tomato sauce.

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