Sabaayad (Somali Flatbread)
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Cooking:
35 min.
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Servings per container:
10
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Ingredients for - Sabaayad (Somali Flatbread)

1. All-purpose flour - 4 cups
2. Salt - 1 teaspoon
3. Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
4. Honey - 2 tablespoons
5. Lukewarm water - 1 ½ cups
6. Canola oil, divided, or more as needed (Optional) - 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Sabaayad (Somali Flatbread)

1. Stage

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Stir in olive oil and honey. Mix in water gradually until dough comes together and is the consistency of pizza dough. Knead by hand until soft and very smooth, about 10 minutes.

2. Stage

Brush top of dough with a little bit of canola oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rest, at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

3. Stage

Divide dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll out 1 piece into a circle on a lightly floured work surface. Brush the top of the dough evenly with canola oil. Fold sides in to meet in the center. Fold top and bottom edges to meet in the center to make a square shape. Repeat with remaining pieces.

4. Stage

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.

5. Stage

Roll 1 square of dough into a circle again on a lightly floured work surface. Place in the skillet and cook until slightly puffed, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle a little bit of oil on top and flip; continue cooking until golden brown and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep sabaayad warm and soft. Repeat with remaining pieces.