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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

  1. 1In a blender, combine sorghum flour, teff flour, warm water, instant yeast, and salt.
  2. 2Blend until smooth. Pour the batter into a bowl, cover, and let it sit for at least 1 hour to ferment.
  3. 3Heat a lightly oiled crepe pan or flat skillet over medium heat.
  4. 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.
  5. 5Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges are set. Do not flip.
  6. 6Remove from the pan and serve warm with a drizzle of honey and a dollop of ghee.

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