Lahoh

Lahoh
Yemen
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (120 g) whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) warm water
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) plain yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions

Prepare the Batter

In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the warm water. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt.

Add the yeast mixture, the remaining warm water, and the plain yogurt to the flour mixture. Mix well to form a smooth batter.

Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let it sit in a warm place for about 2 hours to ferment and rise.

Add Baking Powder

After the batter has fermented, stir in the baking powder.

Cook the Lahoh

Heat a non-stick skillet or a griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with vegetable oil.

Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet, spreading it out to form a thin pancake about 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter.

Cook for about 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to lift from the skillet. Do not flip the lahoh; it is cooked on one side only.

Remove the lahoh from the skillet and place it on a plate.

Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet lightly as needed.

Serve

Enjoy your meal!