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Middle Eastern

Lahoh (Spongy Flatbread) II

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.

Suits: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Gluten. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 500 g white flour
  • 2 tbsp semolina
  • 2 tsp instant dried yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 litre (4¼ cups) water

Method

  1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Add water and whisk vigorously until you get a thin batter.
  3. Cover bowl and let sit for 1 hour.
  4. Heat a frying pan over medium heat, and lightly grease it.
  5. Add a ladleful of batter, and spread it out in the bottom of pan. Cook over medium heat until air bubbles form on the top of the batter.
  6. Remove from frying pan and let cool.