Levantine

Levantine Saj Bread

Traditional thin and pliable saj flatbread, made with simple ingredients without an oven and without yeast, perfect for wraps and shawarma.

35 min 4 servings 235 cal/serving Easy 11 views
Levantine Saj Bread

Instructions

  1. Kneading the Ingredients
    In a deep bowl, mix the flour and salt, then gradually add the vegetable oil and warm water while kneading continuously until a cohesive, smooth, and non-sticky dough forms. · 8 min
  2. Resting the Dough
    Divide the dough into 4 equal-sized balls, then cover them with a clean cotton cloth and let them rest to make rolling easier. · 15 min
  3. Rolling the Bread
    Dust the work surface with a little flour, and roll out each dough ball using a rolling pin into a very thin, almost translucent circle.
  4. Cooking
    Heat a saj or a wide non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, then gently lay the bread round and cook until light bubbles appear, then flip to the other side for half a minute. · 1 min
  5. Keeping the Bread Soft
    Remove the flatbread as soon as it is cooked and immediately place it inside a clean, covered kitchen towel to trap the steam and keep it soft and pliable, then repeat with the remaining balls.

Nutrition / serving

235
cal
6.2
protein g
46.5
carbs g
3.8
fat g

Chef's tips

The secret to soft saj bread is letting the dough rest adequately, rolling it as thin as possible, and immediately placing it inside a cloth towel upon taking it off the saj to preserve its moisture.