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Sabayaad (Somlai Oiled Flatbread)

Sabayaad (Somali Oiled Flatbread) is a traditional Somali recipe for a classic flour-based flatbread that's coated in oil and folded so it puffs up when fried. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Somali version of: Somali Oiled Flatbread (Sabayaad).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Makes:

7

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Vegetarian RecipesBread RecipesSomalia Recipes


Ingredients:

200g plain flour
200ml water
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp oil
oil for coating
flour for dusting

Method:

Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Form a well in the centre and add the water and oil. Bring the ingredients together until you have a dough. By the end you should have a fairly soft dough that is not sticky or tacky. If it's too liquid then add a little more flour.

Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth then divide into seven equal pieces and roll into balls. Dip these into flour then roll out to form circles. Coat the upper surface with oil and dip in flour. Fold the dough in half so the oil is sandwiched in the middle. Now coat the upper surface with oil and dust with flour. Once again fold the dough in half so the oil is in the middle (you will now have triangle shapes).

Coat the triangles well in flour then roll out into a circle about 6cm in diameter. Put a no-stick pan over medium heat. When hot add a sabaya. Drizzle oil over the bread and move around on the pan until coated. Continue frying until the surface starts to bubble then flip over and coat the other side with oil. Continue frying until browned on the base.

Remove from the pan and serve warm. These breads are excellent for breakfast and also make good accompaniments to sauce-based stews.