Moroccan flatbreads
Description
The baked goods are simple and quick to make. If you suddenly find there’s no bread at home, make traditional Moroccan flatbreads called Batbout. I’m sure that once you try them, you’ll want to make them again. They’re also a great bread option for the road or a picnic. The recipe is as simple as it gets; details are in the step-by-step instructions. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Mix all dry ingredients: flour, yeast, salt.
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Step 3
Pour warm water into a bowl, add the dry ingredient mixture. Knead the dough.
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Step 4
Knead the dough by hand for 5–7 minutes, until it becomes elastic and no longer sticks to your hands.
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Step 5
For convenience, divide the dough into 2 parts.
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Step 6
Lightly dust the table with flour and roll out the dough into a sheet about 0.4 cm thick. Using a suitable cutter, cut circles out of the dough.
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Step 7
Place the shaped dough pieces on a surface lightly dusted with flour. Cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let proof for 30 minutes.
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Step 8
After 30 minutes you can start baking the flatbreads.
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Step 9
Bake “Batbout” in a well-heated dry skillet without oil on both sides until done.
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Step 10
The Moroccan flatbreads turned out very tasty; what especially draws you in is the simplicity of flavor. While baking they puff up and a small “pocket” forms inside. Cut one open and you can put in everything you usually put on a sandwich. These tasty flatbreads work well simply instead of bread, and they’re also a great option for picnics. Worth keeping in mind!