🇩🇿 Algerian Traditional Semolina Fried Bread called Thamthoot N’Zith

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits provide similar flavors with fewer preservatives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and is often more cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: cooking oil

Margarine can reduce saturated fat while cooking oil is often cheaper.

Mix the yeast and sugar in about 1/4 cup of warm water and let it proof.

In a large bowl, sift the semolina and salt, then add water gradually while mixing until the dough comes together.

Add the yeast mixture gradually while kneading.

Knead by hand or use a stand mixer with a hook attachment until the dough is soft and a little sticky, about 15-30 minutes.

Put the dough back in the large bowl and add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil; knead the dough in the olive oil for a few minutes.

Lift the dough up and down for about two minutes to create an airy texture.

Divide the dough into 2-3 balls and sprinkle flour on sheets of parchment paper.

Flatten each ball into a thin circle and cover with a kitchen towel to let it rise until doubled in volume.

Use a knife to cut each circle into four pieces.

Fry the pieces in vegetable or canola oil, using a spoon to throw some oil on top to help them rise while frying.

Cook both sides until golden and drain on paper towels.

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