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Lahoh (Spongy Flatbread) I

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.

Total 00:20
Yield 8–10

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp semolina
  • 2½ cups lukewarm water, divided
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 3 cup of wheat flour or sorghum flour
  • 1 tsp rock salt
  • 2 tsp dried yeast
  • Dab of margarine or vegetable oil for greasing pan

Instructions

  1. 1
    Combine semolina and ½ cup of lukewarm water in a bowl, then bring the mixture to a boil in saucepan. Remove from heat, place in a bowl, and leave to thicken.
  2. 2
    Stir cold water into the semolina mixture.
  3. 3
    Stir in rock salt until fully dissolved into the mixture.
  4. 4
    Stir in the wheat flour and yeast.
  5. 5
    Mix in another 2 cups of lukewarm water until you get a thin batter.
  6. 6
    Cover the batter and let it rest until it is risen and bubbly.
  7. 7
    Grease a skillet or frying pan with a little margarine, and heat over medium heat.
  8. 8
    Ladle some batter into the pan, and let it spread out. A tiny bit of flour sprinkled in the pan helps prevent sticking.
  9. 9
    Cook the batter until the top surface is covered with air pockets like a sponge. Flip to the other side, and cook for about 5 seconds. Remove and let cool. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter.