SABAAYAD (SOMALI FLATBREAD)

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Sabaayad is a Somali flatbread made from flour. It is golden brown, crispy and flaky on the outside and soft on the inside. You can eat it with almost anything: honey, cinnamon sugar and a cup of tea, stew, sauce or by itself. My husband and I love to eat it with honey while it is still hot. My kids love to cut them into small pieces, put them in a bowl, add little bit of sugar and shah (Somali tea), and eat them like that.

Provided by MyHalwad

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h7m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 ½ cups lukewarm water
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided, or more as needed

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 234.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Jakirul Islam
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This is the best flatbread recipe I've ever tried. The dough is so easy to work with, and the flatbread cooks up perfectly every time.


Olivia Gilbert
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Jim Sheridan
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This flatbread is a great way to introduce kids to new flavors. My kids love the soft and fluffy texture, and they always ask for seconds.


Ms Moly
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I'm not a big fan of flatbread, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The dough was so soft and fluffy, and the flavors were amazing.


rafeeq laghari
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This flatbread is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. I often use it to make a quick and easy breakfast or lunch.


Joshua Angues
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It only requires a few ingredients, and it's so easy to make.


Shahinur Purnima
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This flatbread is so versatile. I've used it for everything from tacos to sandwiches to pizza. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Devin Bourassa
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The flatbread can be made ahead of time, and then just heated up when you're ready to eat.


Bilal Bila
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were amazing, and the flatbread was so soft and fluffy.


Malik Majid
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This flatbread was a hit with my family! The dough was easy to work with, and the flatbread cooked up perfectly.