Malawach ( Yemenite Fried Dough)

Submitted by jewels catering

".This recipe I got from a true yemenite, that her family has made this for years, this is a genuine recipe, and is very very good."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 4mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 6 pancakes
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups flour (591.25 ml)
• 1 cup warm water (236.5 ml)
• 1 teaspoon salt (5 ml)
• 1⁄4 lb margarine (113 g)

directions

1. Procedure:.
2. 1.Put flour and salt in food processor and add water. (Use plastic blade.).
3. 2.Process until dough forms a ball.
4. 3.Add more flour or water as needed. Dough should be very soft, but not sticky.
5. 4.Transfer dough to a bowl, cover and let stand 1 hour.
6. 5.Divide it into 2 parts.
7. 6.Roll out 1 part and spread with half the margarine.
8. 7.Fold in thirds, roll out and fold in thirds again. Do this 1 more time.
9. 8.Let stand covered with a damp towel for 1 hour.
10. 9.Do the same with rest of dough.
11. 10.Divide dough in thirds.
12. 11.Roll out each piece very thinly.
13. 12.Heat skillet add 1 tsp margarine and fry bread in until golden brown. Flip over and cook second side until golden too.
14. 13.Transfer to a warm plate while you do the rest.
15. 14.Serve warm with hummus or a tomato sauce.