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Malawah

A Yemeni bread made with flour, butter and vinegar, cooked in a pan.

1 hr 20 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 20 min · Cook 60 min · 80 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Sift the baking powder into the flour, make a well in the center and add water, 1 tablespoon of the butter, salt, sugar and vinegar.

  2. 2

    Knead to a smooth elastic consistency. Cut into 6 equal portions,and allow to "rest" in a cool place for 20 minutes Flatten each piece to a 6-inch round.

    20 min
  3. 3

    Brush each round with the melted butter, then roll it into a tight sausage shape Allow the rolls to rest for 20 minutes.

    20 min
  4. 4

    Repeat the flattening,rolling and brushing procedure twice more, waiting 20 minutes between rolling and re-flattening (final results should be flat like pita).

    20 min
  5. 5

    Using a non-stick skillet/frying pan, fry the malawah on both sides until golden brown, flipping them over at half time.

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