Breakfast

Malawi (buttery flaky pancake)

Malawi is a very thin, round, golden flaky pancake made from a light dough and plenty of butter. Served warm and sprinkled with sugar, it is tender, melt-in-the-mouth and deliciously buttery.

45 min
4 servings
Medium
Budget-friendly
🇪🇭 Western Sahara

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Ingredients

Optional extras

2 tbsp Icing sugar for serving
2 tbsp Honey

Nutrition facts

410 kcal per serving

Protein: 8.7 g
Carbohydrates: 45.7 g
of which sugars: 4.3 g
Fat: 20.6 g
Fiber: 2.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

In a bowl, mix the flour, salt and sugar, then add the lukewarm water while kneading until you have a soft dough.
Knead for 8 minutes, cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into 8 balls and brush them with oil.
Roll one ball out into a very thin disc, then brush it with melted butter.
Fold the disc into quarters or roll it up on itself to form a small square or log, then gently roll it out again.
Cook dry in a hot pan over medium heat for 2 minutes per side, until golden, then serve warm with a drizzle of butter or honey.