Sabaayad (Somali Flatbread)

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Sabaayad is a Somali flatbread made from flour. It is golden brown, crispy and flaky on the outside and soft on the inside. You can eat it with almost anything: honey, cinnamon sugar and a cup of tea, stew, sauce or by itself. My husband and I love to eat it with honey while it is still hot. My kids love to cut them into small pieces, put them in a bowl, add little bit of sugar and shah (Somali tea), and eat them like that.

Submitted by MyHalwad

Updated on December 15, 2023

close up view of a Sabaayad (Somali Flatbread) on a plate

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Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

2 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 7 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 flatbreads

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 ½ cups lukewarm water
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided, or more as needed (Optional)

Directions

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Stir in olive oil and honey. Mix in water gradually until dough comes together and is the consistency of pizza dough. Knead by hand until soft and very smooth, about 10 minutes.
Brush top of dough with a little bit of canola oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rest, at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
Divide dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll out 1 piece into a circle on a lightly floured work surface. Brush the top of the dough evenly with canola oil. Fold sides in to meet in the center. Fold top and bottom edges to meet in the center to make a square shape. Repeat with remaining pieces.
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
Roll 1 square of dough into a circle again on a lightly floured work surface. Place in the skillet and cook until slightly puffed, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle a little bit of oil on top and flip; continue cooking until golden brown and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep sabaayad warm and soft. Repeat with remaining pieces.

Recipe Tips

Use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour if desired. Substitute coconut oil for olive or canola oil, or omit the oil entirely if preferred.

Instead of kneading by hand, you can use an electric mixer to mix and knead the dough until soft and smooth, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255	Calories
7g	Fat
42g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Sodium 235mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g	10%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 56mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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