Somali Laxoox (Sponge Pancakes) with Honey
A spongy, pancake-like bread from Somalia, made with sorghum and teff flour, traditionally served with honey and ghee.
20m prep + 15m cook4 servings
Contains dairyWHEAT-free
280 cal|7g protein|50g carbs|6g fat|5g fiber
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sorghum Flour
- 1/2 cup Teff Flour
- 2 cups Warm Water
- 1 teaspoon Instant Yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Ghee
Instructions
- 1In a blender, combine sorghum flour, teff flour, warm water, instant yeast, and salt.
- 2Blend until smooth. Pour the batter into a bowl, cover, and let it sit for at least 1 hour to ferment.
- 3Heat a lightly oiled crepe pan or flat skillet over medium heat.
- 4Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot pan, swirling to create a thin, even layer. The laxoox will cook on one side only.
- 5Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges are set. Do not flip.
- 6Remove from the pan and serve warm with a drizzle of honey and a dollop of ghee.
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