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Mofletta (Maghrebi Pancake)

Mofletta is a thin, crepe-like pancake made by communities in North Africa, and made popular in Israel.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp dry yeast
  • 1 pinch of sugar
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 250 g wheat flour
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil, plus a little extra for pan-frying
  • Butter
  • Honey

Instructions

  1. 1
    Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the water. Let rest in a warm place for 10–15 minutes.
  2. 2
    Combine flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil in a bowl. Stir in the yeast mixture to make a dough.
  3. 3
    Knead the dough on a flat, flour-dusted surface until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4
    Return dough to the bowl and pour the remaining tablespoon of oil onto it, rolling the dough in the bowl until it becomes oiled.
  5. 5
    Cover the dough with a tea towel and leave in a warm place until it rises.
  6. 6
    Divide the dough into smaller equal portions, and begin to roll the rounded portions out on an oiled work-surface, making them as thin as possible.
  7. 7
    Heat a frying pan over medium heat, and grease the bottom with a little oil.
  8. 8
    Fry the rolled-out dough portions one at a time until they are lightly browned on one side. Flip over and cook until browned on the second side.
  9. 9
    Keep the finished mofletta in a stack, covered with a cloth to retain heat and moisture.
  10. 10
    Serve with butter and honey.
Method
Baking
Cuisine
African

Dietary Information

Kosher