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== Description ==
Honey cake. The traditional way of eating this is to break off pieces with the fingertips and dip into [[butter]] and honey that remains on the serving platter. It may also be served by cutting it into wedges and spooning [[butter]] and honey remaining on the serving platter over top.

== Ingredients ==
* 1 packet [[dry active yeast]]
* ¼ cup warm [[water]]
* 3 cups [[flour]]
* 1 tsp [[salt]]
* 4 large [[egg]]s, beaten well
* ¾ cups [[ghee]]
* melted [[ghee]] or [[butter]] , for serving
* warm [[honey]], for serving

== Procedures ==
# Dissolve [[yeast]] in the warm [[water]].
# Into a large mixing bowl sift the [[flour]] and [[salt]].
# Make a well in center of the [[flour]] mixture.
# Pour beaten [[egg]]s and the [[yeast]] mixture into the well in center of the [[flour]] mixture.
# Stir to blend and then kneed well.
# Slowly mix in the ¼ cup warm melted [[ghee]], continuously kneed dough throughout this process.
# Continue kneading until dough is smooth and elastic.
# If dough seems to dry add a small amount of [[water]] at a time.
# [[flour]] your hands and dive the dough into 16 balls about the size of a large [[egg]].
# On a lightly floured board place a dough ball and form into a very thin round shape, using the heel of your hand.
# A rolling pin may be used.
# Brush a baking sheet with [[ghee]].
# Place the completed round on the baking tray and brush well with melted [[ghee]].
# Shape 7 more rounds.
# After completing each round place on top of the previous round, press the edges with fingertips and brush well with [[ghee]].
# Repeat this process with the other 8 rounds.
# You will have 2 stacks on the baking sheet, be sure to brush the last round with the [[ghee]].
# Let rest in a warm place for 45 minutes.
# Bake in a 350°F oven for 25 – 30 minutes until light golden brown.
# If you tap the base of the tray there should be a hollow sound to indicate the cakes are done.
# Best way to eat: serve hot with generous amounts of melted [[butter]] and warm honey on top.

[[Category:Yemeni cuisine]]
[[Category:Dessert Recipes]]
[[Category:Cake Recipes]]
[[Category:Honey Recipes]]
[[Category:Wheat flour Recipes]]
[[Category:Egg Recipes]]
[[Category:Yeast Recipes]]
[[Category:Clarified butter Recipes]]