Somali Food With A Modern Twist | Bur Xabaal | Cooking With Hafza

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

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

Activate yeast in warm water with sugar until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Combine the yeast mixture with flour mixture and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each into a disc.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Cook each disc for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Transfer cooked bread to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve warm, optionally with honey or butter.

Cooking Techniques

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