The Libyan Diblah recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats with a similar flavor profile.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while keeping moisture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative with a unique flavor.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide omega-3s and are often cheaper.

Mix flour, semolina, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Activate yeast in warm water with sugar for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Combine yeast mixture with dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Knead dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth.

Cover dough with a cloth and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions.

Roll each portion into a flat circle about 1/4 inch thick.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry each dough circle for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds or herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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