Malawach ( Yemenite Fried Dough) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour (591.25 ml)
1 cup warm water (236.5 ml)
1 teaspoon salt (5 ml)
1/4 lb margarine (113 g)

Preparation

Procedure:.
1.Put flour and salt in food processor and add water. (Use plastic blade.).
2.Process until dough forms a ball.
3.Add more flour or water as needed. Dough should be very soft, but not sticky.
4.Transfer dough to a bowl, cover and let stand 1 hour.
5.Divide it into 2 parts.
6.Roll out 1 part and spread with half the margarine.
7.Fold in thirds, roll out and fold in thirds again. Do this 1 more time.
8.Let stand covered with a damp towel for 1 hour.
9.Do the same with rest of dough.
10.Divide dough in thirds.
11.Roll out each piece very thinly.
12.Heat skillet add 1 tsp margarine and fry bread in until golden brown. Flip over and cook second side until golden too.
13.Transfer to a warm plate while you do the rest.
14.Serve warm with hummus or a tomato sauce.