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Lahoh (Spongy Flatbread) II

Lahoh, alternately called laḥūḥ (Arabic: لحوح‎) is a griddle-cake made similar to a pancake, but with a slightly different texture and notable for its porous texture on one side.

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Ingredients

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  • white flour500 g
  • semolina2 tbsp
  • instant dried yeast2 tsp
  • sugar1 tsp
  • salt1 tsp
  • water, 4 1/4 cups1 l

Method 6 steps

  1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.

  2. Add water and whisk vigorously until you get a thin batter.

  3. Cover bowl and let sit for 1 hour.

  4. Heat a frying pan over medium heat, and lightly grease it.

  5. Add a ladleful of batter, and spread it out in the bottom of pan. Cook over medium heat until air bubbles form on the top of the batter.

  6. Remove from frying pan and let cool.

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