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How to Make Batbout | Easy Moroccan Style Pita Recipe

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Batbout

Cultural Context

Batbout, originating from Morocco, is a traditional flatbread often enjoyed with tagines or grilled meats. This versatile bread is typically cooked on a griddle, resulting in a soft, pillowy texture. In Moroccan culture, it's common to serve batbout during family gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing hospitality. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Morocco, with variations appearing in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

MoroccanMAother
60 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
3 cups white bread flour
1 cup fine Duram wheat semolina
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sugar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthy fat alternative.

baking powder

🥗Healthier: self-rising flour

💰Cheaper: baking soda

Self-rising flour simplifies the process.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

1

Pour warm water into a large bowl.

2

Add yeast, salt, sugar, olive oil, whole wheat flour, and semolina to the bowl.

3

Mix the ingredients to form a dough.

4

Add white bread flour and mix until fully combined.

5

Place the dough in a clean bowl and check the temperature.

6

Let the dough ferment for 1 hour, folding it halfway through after 30 minutes.

7

Divide the dough into six equal pieces.

8

Shape each piece into a ball and cover them to rest for 20 minutes.

9

Flatten each dough ball and roll them out to desired thickness.

10

Let the shaped dough proof for 30 minutes.

11

Cook the dough in a pan on medium to high heat for about 4 minutes, flipping every 30 seconds until puffed and golden.

12

Stack the cooked breads to keep them soft.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlskilletgriddlekitchen towel

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianvegandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Moroccan PitaFlatbread

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