Jachnun
Recipe
Jachnun, a well-loved dish in Israel, is served on Shabbat morning with a hard boiled egg, fresh grated tomatoes, and skhug.
Ingredients:
• 3 3⁄4 c All-purpose flour
• 2 T Sugar
• 1 T baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 T Salt
• 1 large Eggs
• 1 1⁄4 c water
• 3⁄4 c Margarine, cut into 6 pieces
Directions:
1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in food processor and process to blend.
2. Add egg and 1 cup water and process with on/off turns to mix. With motor running, gradually add remaining water, about ¼ cup, adding enough so mixture comes together to a smooth, fairly stiff dough.. It will be sticky.
3. Remove from processor. Knead dough well by slapping vigorously on the work surface. Divide into 6 pieces and knead each one with a slapping motion until smooth. Roll each in your palm to a ball.
4. Put on an oiled plate or tray, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Oil working surface and rolling pin. Let margarine stand at room temperature until very soft. Roll out 1 ball of dough on oiled surface to a very thin 12-inch square. To help stretch dough, pull it gently from time to time by hand, until very thin. If dough tears, simply press it together.
6. Spread with a piece of soft margarine.
7. Fold in half, then in half again to make a long strip. Roll up strip from a short side in a tight cylinder. Repeat with 5 remaining pieces of dough.
8. Put in greased, shallow 8-inch square baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and a lid and refrigerate at least 2 or up to 8 hours.
9. Preheat oven to 200°F. Bake pastries 13-14 hours or until golden brown. Serve hot.