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Jalá

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A traditional Jewish savory pie, perfect for 10 guests. Preparation time: 160 minutes.

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Recipe from Rosarinagazo, Melanieszriber (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This jalá recipe, for 10 guests, requires 160 minutes of preparation time.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time2 hr 40 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total3 hr 30 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$2.48 $0.25 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

10 people
  • $1.32
  • $0.35
  • $0.32
  • $0.38
  • $0.07
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Combine the flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. ≈ 4 min
  2. Add the egg, oil paint, and pre-activated yeast to warm water with a small amount of sugar. ≈ 3 min
  3. Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup of warm water and gradually add it to the mixture, according to your observations. ≈ 3 min
  4. Knead for about 10 minutes until a smooth dough forms. Let it rest for 1 hour in a plastic bag or covered with a dishcloth.
  5. Once the dough has risen, reshape it and form it into a rolled shape. Brush with an egg yolk mixed with a little water, and add sesame seeds and/or marigolds for decoration.
  6. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
  8. Keep a close eye on the cooking process. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Jalá

  • 1 kilogram of flour$1.32
  • 1 egg$0.35
  • 1 egg yolk$0.32
  • 6 tablespoons of oil paint$0.38
  • 4 tablespoons of sugar$0.07
  • 1 tablespoon of salt$0.04

Total$2.48

that's $0.25 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 1 kilogram of flour
  • 2 loaves of sourdough bread
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 6 tablespoons of oil paint
  • 4 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1.5 cups of lukewarm water

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