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Tabouna

Cultural Context

Tabouna is a traditional Tunisian flatbread, often baked in a clay oven, known as a tabouna. This bread is a staple in Tunisian households, enjoyed with meals or as a snack. It embodies the rich culinary heritage of Tunisia, where bread is a fundamental part of daily life. Today, variations of Tabouna can be found in many North African and Mediterranean cuisines, celebrated for its rustic flavor and texture.

TunisianTNother
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
750 grams all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
200 ml milk
250 ml warm milk
3 tablespoons olive oil

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

1

Mix 200 ml milk, sugar, and yeast together to dissolve the sugar.

2

Add 250 ml warm milk to the mixture and mix everything together.

3

Adjust the liquid as needed based on the flour's absorption.

4

Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes soft and not sticky.

5

Form the dough into medium-sized balls, about 4-5 total.

6

Brush the balls with olive oil to prevent drying.

7

Let the dough balls rest for about 5 minutes.

8

Flatten each ball into a disc, optionally adding sesame seeds or other toppings.

9

Preheat the oven to 400°F or higher.

10

Poke holes in the discs with a fork before baking.

11

Bake the discs in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlovenbaking tray

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Tunisian flatbreadTabouna bread

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