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Malawach

Yemeni-Jewish flaky laminated flatbread pan-fried golden, served with grated tomato, hard-boiled egg and zhug.

Time
120min
Steps
5
Malawach, photographed from above

Ingredients

8 servings

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Allergens

Contains milk, egg and wheat.

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    Nothing beyond a knife, a board and the usual pots and pans.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Knead a soft dough and rest 1 hour.

    2. 2

      Divide into 8, stretch each paper-thin on a buttered surface.

    3. 3

      Brush with butter, fold into a strip and roll into a spiral; chill 30 minutes (or freeze).

    4. 4

      Flatten spirals into 20 cm rounds.

    5. 5

      Pan-fry over medium until puffed and golden on both sides; serve with tomato, egg and zhug.

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