Sabaayad
Sabaayad (also called Kimis) is a traditional Somali flatbread. It is a layered bread commonly eaten for breakfast or served with tea, honey, soups, curries, and meat stews throughout Somalia and the Horn of Africa. It is made from a simple dough of flour, water, salt, and oil, then cooked on a hot griddle until golden brown and flaky.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1–1½ cups warm water
- Additional oil for layering and frying
Ingredients for 8 servings (705 g) · the original recipe
Method
- 1
Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl.
- 2
Add the oil and mix thoroughly.
- 3
Gradually add the warm water and knead until a soft, smooth dough forms.
- 4
Continue kneading for 5–10 minutes.
- 5
Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
- 6
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape into balls.
- 7
Roll each ball into a thin circle.
- 8
Brush the surface lightly with oil.
- 9
Fold the dough into a square and roll it out again.
- 10
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
Stovetop - 11
Cook each sabaayad until golden brown on both sides, turning once.
Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.
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