Mlaoui

Ingredients

• 500 g durum wheat flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp fresh yeast
• 150 g melted butter
• 30 cl lukewarm water
• 100 g durum wheat flour for shaping

Method

1. Dissolve the yeast in a little lukewarm water.
2. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl, make a well in the centre and add the yeast.
3. Work into an even dough with the water and knead well by hand until soft and elastic.
4. Shape the dough into long pieces and brush them with butter.
5. On a floured surface, stretch each piece out lengthwise, brush with butter, sprinkle with flour and roll up into a snail; sprinkle the snail with flour once more.
6. Leave the snails to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
7. Flatten them by hand, cover with a cloth and leave to rise in a warm place.
8. Cook in a heavy pan over a medium heat until cooked through and golden brown.
9. Serve with butter and honey.