3 h 30 min

Step 1

In a bowl mix the water and the yeast.

Step 2

Add the flour and the salt.

Step 3

Knead until all the ingredients are incorporated in the dough, then move to knead on a working surface for about 10 min, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and sexy.

Step 4

Round the dough and place in a greased bowl, covered with a towel, and let it double in size.

Step 5

Punch the dough and divide it into 100 gr pieces. Round each piece into a ball.

Step 6

Then take two balls at a time and lightly roll them together. You want them to touch each other and lightly connected.

Step 7

Brush them with vegetable oil and let them rest for 20 min.

Step 8

Using a pencil- squeeze the Marraquetas in the middle, creating 4 equal pieces in each Marraquetas.

Step 9

Transfer the Marraquetas to a floured linen sheet (or simply on a floured towel)- Pencil Squeeze Side down!. Let them proof for 30 min. In the meantime- preheat the oven to 410F or 210C.

Step 10

Once proofed- gently flip the Marraquetas onto your hand and place on a baking tray Pencil Squeeze Side up!

Step 11

Place in the oven and sprinkle some water to create steam in the oven.

Step 12

Bake the Marraquetas for 20-25 min.

Step 13

Break them to four pieces. Spread some butter in each piece.

Step 14

Eat immediately. Dangerously delicious!

Step 15

YASSS!