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Honey Cake
(Bint al Sahn)

 
Ingredients
  • 1 package dry active yeast
  • 1/4 warm water
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs; well beaten
  • 3/4 cup ghee ( butter)
  • melted ghee or butter, for serving
  • warm honey, for serving
Method

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 eggs and the yeast mixture into the well in center of the flour mixture. 
Stir to blend and then knead well. 
Slowly mix in the 1/4 cup warm melted ghee, continuously knead dough throughout this process. 
Continue kneading until dough is smooth and elastic; if dough seems too dry add a small amount of water at a time. 
Flour your hands and divide 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
Yield: 8 servings
 
 


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