Tunisia · Middle East & North Africa

Mlawi

Mlawi (placeholder image)
Layered flaky griddle flatbread, eaten with honey or with harissa, egg and tuna.
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Mlawi

60 minTotal
6Servings
3/5Effort
3/5Wow factor

Ingredients

  • 300 g all-purpose flour
  • 200 g fine semolina
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 300 ml warm water
  • 80 ml olive oil
  • 40 g butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Knead flour, semolina, salt and water into a soft dough
  2. rest 20 min.
  3. Divide into 6 balls and oil them.
  4. Stretch each paper-thin on an oiled surface and dab with butter.
  5. Fold into a square, then flatten to 15 cm.
  6. Cook on a hot griddle 3 min per side until crisp and golden.
  7. Serve with honey or filled with egg, tuna and harissa.