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Jachnun

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Ingredients:
3 3/4 cupAll-purpose flour
2 tbspSugar
1 tbspBaking powder
1 1/2 tbspSalt
1 largeEgg
1 1/4 cupWater
3/4 cupMargarine, cut into 6 pieces
Procedures:
1Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in food processor and process to blend.
2Add egg and 1 cup water and process with on/off turns to mix.
3With motor running, gradually add remaining water, about ?cup, adding enough so mixture comes together to a smooth, fairly stiff dough.
4It will be sticky.
5Remove from processor.
6Knead dough well by slapping vigorously on the work surface.
7Divide into 6 pieces and knead each one with a slapping motion until smooth.
8Roll each in your palm to a ball.
9Put on an oiled plate or tray, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
10Oil working surface and rolling pin.
11Let margarine stand at room temperature until very soft.
12Roll out 1 ball of dough on oiled surface to a very thin 12-inch square.
13To help stretch dough, pull it gently from time to time by hand, until very thin.
14If dough tears, simply press it together.
15Spread with a piece of soft margarine.
16Fold in half, then in half again to make a long strip.
17Roll up strip from a short side in a tight cylinder.
18Repeat with 5 remaining pieces of dough.
19Put in greased, shallow 8-inch square baking dish.
20Cover with foil and a lid and refrigerate at least 2 or up to 8 hours.
21Preheat oven to 200°F.
22Bake pastries 13-14 hours or until golden brown.
23Serve hot.
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