EXPLORING SOMALI STREET FOOD BEYOND XAMAR WAYNE

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough starter adds flavor and is often homemade.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds flavor.

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

Combine warm water and yeast in a separate bowl until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add sugar and milk to the yeast mixture and stir well.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions.

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

Heat a griddle over medium heat until hot.

Cook each bread on the griddle for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove from heat and brush with melted butter or oil if desired.

Serve warm, often with stews or as a wrap.

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