Step 1 of 7
Flija (Albanian Layered Pancake)
Mix the flour, water and salt together until smooth with no lumps. The batter should be thick but pourable — add a little extra water if needed. Set aside.
Step 2
Mix together the melted butter, vegetable oil and your chosen yogurt or cream until smooth. Rest for 10 minutes, then stir again — the consistency should resemble custard. Set aside.
Step 3
Preheat the grill to medium (about setting 4 of 6). Rub olive oil over the base of a large, deep baking tray.
Step 4
Using a squirt bottle or ladle, apply the first layer of flour batter in a star or grid pattern across the tray, leaving triangular gaps between each line. Grill for 3–5 minutes until golden.
Step 5
Remove from the grill. Brush the filling mixture over the entire surface — both the battered and un-battered areas. Add another layer of flour batter, this time filling the gaps from the previous layer. Grill again for 3–5 minutes until golden.
Step 6
Repeat step 5 until all batter and filling are used. This takes approximately 2 hours in total.
Step 7
Serve immediately with honey or yogurt.
