SabaayadLayered Flatbread
A flaky skillet flatbread made by rolling, oiling, and folding dough to create thin layers. Served warm, it is especially good with soups, stews, or sweet tea.
Prep
40m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Dough
- 450gAll-Purpose Flour
- 220mlWater
- 8gSalt
- 40mlVegetable Oil
Folding
- 60mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Mix the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the water and vegetable oil, then knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth.
- 02
Cover and rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- 03
Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a thin round. Brush with the vegetable oil, then fold and coil to create layers.
- 04
Rest the coils for 10 minutes, then roll each one into a flat round.
- 05
Cook one at a time in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
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