Instructions
- Kneading the IngredientsIn 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
- Resting the DoughDivide 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
- Rolling the BreadDust the work surface with a little flour, and roll out each dough ball using a rolling pin into a very thin, almost translucent circle.
- CookingHeat 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
- Keeping the Bread SoftRemove 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.