🇲🇦 Moroccan Cuisine

Batbout

Moroccan Pita Bread

Prep Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Difficulty Easy
Calories 191 kcal

Soft, puffy Moroccan flatbread cooked on a griddle until spotted and golden, perfect for stuffing or tearing alongside tagines.

Ingredients

  • 500g all-purpose flour
  • 7g instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 300ml warm water
  • Semolina for dusting
  • Extra flour for rolling

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add olive oil and warm water gradually, mixing into soft dough.
  2. 2 Knead dough for ten minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp towel and let rise for forty-five minutes.
  3. 3 Divide dough into eight equal portions. Roll each into a ball, then flatten into a disc about one centimeter thick.
  4. 4 Dust each disc with semolina and place on a tray. Cover and let rest fifteen minutes for a final short rise.
  5. 5 Heat a dry griddle over medium heat. Cook each batbout three to four minutes per side until puffed and spotted.
  6. 6 Stack cooked breads wrapped in a clean towel to keep soft and warm. Serve alongside tagines and Moroccan salads.

Did You Know?

Batbout puffs up like a balloon on the griddle, creating a natural pocket perfect for stuffing with kefta or vegetables.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/moroccan/batbout/