Algerian Msemen. Layered Flat Bread Recipe. English Version

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and cheaper.

In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups of semolina.

Add 1 and 1/4 cups of room temperature water.

Add 1 teaspoon of instant yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and mix everything together.

Gradually add 1 cup (8 ounces) of all-purpose flour until the dough becomes firm.

Pour 1 cup of hot water on top of the dough.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

After resting, add a little vegetable oil to the dough and mix it in.

Grease a pan with vegetable oil.

Form small dough balls and let them rest for about 10 minutes.

Stretch each dough ball using your hands until flat.

Fold the dough from one side, then the other side, and then from the top and bottom.

Apply more oil on top and stretch it a little more.

Place the dough on a greased griddle and sprinkle cinnamon on top.

Cook for about 1 minute on each side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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