Thousand Layered Cake

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   Place flour in a large bowl.

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   Dissolve yeast in warm water (about 95 to 98 degrees F).

3. 3

   Add flour and knead about 5 minutes until mixed well.

4. 4

   Cover with wet cloth and let rise until double in bulk.

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   Remove the dough to a pastry board.

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   Then roll until very thin, about 2 1/2 feet long and 1 foot wide.

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   Spread some lard and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar and some red dates on the dough.

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   Fold the right 1/3 portion to cover the middle portion and spread lard and sugar on top evenly.

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   Fold the left portion to the center to cover the right portion.

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    Turn the dough around, so that a folded edge faces you.

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    Repeat the rolling procedure.

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    Spread lard and sugar.

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    Repeat the folding step twice.

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    Finally fold the dough into 1 foot long and 8 inches wide.

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    Let the cake rest for 30 minutes.

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    Then place on a wet cloth on a steamer rack.

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    Put rack in place over boiling water.

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    Steam about 50-60 minutes.

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    Remove and let cool a little.

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    Cut into small squares or diamonds.

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    Serve.

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