A thick, hearty cornmeal flatbread baked on a clay griddle, traditionally served with ghee, honey, or stew for dipping.
Ingredients
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3 cups fine cornmeal
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1 cup warm water
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 tsp sugar
Instructions
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1
Mix cornmeal, salt, and sugar in a large bowl, then gradually add warm water while stirring to form a thick dough.
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2
Knead the dough for five minutes until smooth and pliable, adding water if too dry or cornmeal if too sticky.
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3
Divide dough into four equal portions and flatten each into a round disc about two centimeters thick.
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4
Heat a flat griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat, brush lightly with oil.
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5
Cook each flatbread for six minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through with a slight crust.
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6
Serve hot with a drizzle of ghee or alongside suqaar and stews for scooping.
Did You Know?
Muufo is the oldest bread in Somali cuisine, pre-dating wheat-based breads by centuries and still preferred in rural areas.