**Embark on a Culinary Journey to Morocco with Authentic Flatbread Recipes: Discover the Diverse Flavors and Textures of Moroccan Flatbreads**
From the vibrant souks of Marrakech to the bustling streets of Casablanca, Moroccan cuisine captivates taste buds with its aromatic spices, succulent meats, and delightful pastries. Among the many culinary treasures of Morocco, flatbreads hold a special place, serving as a versatile canvas for a symphony of flavors and textures. This collection of authentic Moroccan flatbread recipes offers a tantalizing glimpse into the diverse culinary heritage of Morocco, inviting you to recreate these delectable treats in your own kitchen.
These flatbreads, skillfully crafted with a blend of wholesome ingredients, embody the essence of Moroccan hospitality and craftsmanship. From the classic Khobz, a staple in every Moroccan household, to the irresistible Batbout, known for its soft and fluffy texture, each recipe unveils a unique taste experience. Delight in the savory flavors of Msemen, filled with spiced ground beef or vegetables, or indulge in the sweet and nutty goodness of Harcha, a semolina flatbread drizzled with honey and topped with roasted almonds.
Whether you're hosting a Moroccan-themed dinner party or simply seeking to expand your culinary repertoire, these flatbread recipes provide an exciting opportunity to explore the rich tapestry of Moroccan cuisine. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve perfect results.
So, gather your ingredients, fire up your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey to Morocco. Let the tantalizing aromas of freshly baked flatbreads fill your kitchen as you create these authentic and flavorful delights. Your taste buds will be rewarded with every bite, transporting you to the vibrant streets of Morocco, where the art of flatbread making has been perfected over generations.
MOROCCAN FLATBREADS
My family loves these tacos with Middle Eastern seasoning lots of vegetables. Ground turkey or beef may be substituted for the lamb. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook lamb 8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking up into crumbles; drain. Add zucchini, salsa, 1 cup carrots, apricots, preserves, lemon zest, Moroccan seasoning and garlic powder. Cook and stir until heated through and zucchini is crisp-tender, about 7 minutes., Spoon lamb mixture over naan. Top with remaining carrots, feta and mint. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
MOROCCAN WHITE BREAD RECIPE - KHOBZ
A traditional recipe for homemade Moroccan bread or khobz, a Moroccan flatbread served at nearly every meal. This version is for white bread but you can mix in wheat, semolina or other flours.Yields 2 8" loaves.
Provided by Christine Benlafquih | Taste of Maroc
Categories Bread
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper OR lightly oiling it OR dusting it with semolina or cornmeal. Set aside.
- Combine the flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the yeast.
- Add some of the water to the yeast in the well and lightly stir with your fingers to dissolve the yeast (see Recipe Notes below). Add the rest of the water and oil to bowl and stir to combine all ingredients.
- Knead the dough (in the bowl if it's large enough or on a floured work surface) for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. While kneading, work in a little flour or water as needed to ensure the dough is soft and pliable but not sticky.
- Divide the dough into two smooth mounds and place well apart on the prepared pan. Cover with a towel and leave to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- After resting, pat the mounds of dough into flat, round loaves about 1/4" thick. Cover again with a towel and leave to rise for about an hour (longer in a cold room), until the dough springs back when pressed lightly.
- Preheat your oven to 435°F (225°C). When the oven is hot, lightly score the top of the bread with sharp knife or poke in several places with a fork.
- Bake the khobz in the preheated oven, rotating the pan if necessary, for about 20 minutes or golden brown. The loaves should sound hollow when tapped.
- Transfer the khobz to a rack or towel-lined basket to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 4 g, Sodium 585 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKPEA MOROCCAN FLATBREAD
A very quick bread to make as it only needs one prove. Great for filling with salad, salsas and grilled meats, and especially tasty cooked on barbecues. Also great served with all the tapas recipes.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories main-dish
Yield 10 flatbreads
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- At Stage 2 of the basic recipe, mix in the cumin seeds, coriander seeds and chickpeas and carry on through the recipe as normal until Stage 5, when you should divide your batch of dough into 10 pieces. Roll out each of these to 1/4-inch thick and gently pull out into a slightly irregular oval shape. Cook 1 or 2 at a time, depending on how big your oven is, straight away without second proof, directly on the bars of the preheated oven at 450 degrees F. They take about 4 minutes to cook and puff up beyond belief. Allow to cool slightly for a couple of minutes before serving.;
MOROCCAN OLIVE FLATBREAD
Provided by The Hearty Boys
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the spice mixture by combining all of the seasonings in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Put the flour, sugar, salt, pepper and olives in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add the olive oil and stir vigorously with a fork. Add the water and continue to stir until a ball forms. Sprinkle a work surface liberally with flour and turn the dough out onto the surface. Knead until the dough is velvety smooth, about 2 minutes. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and flatten into a disk on a floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out as thinly as possible into an oval. Roll the dough onto the pin and transfer it to a baking sheet that has been brushed with olive oil.
- Brush the dough with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Place the pan in the oven until the bread is crisp and deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool, and break into pieces. The flatbread can be made up to 2 days in advance, wrapped in plastic wrap, and kept in a dry place.
MSEMEN (MOROCCAN FLATBREADS)
The Moroccan pan-fried flatbread known as msemen is usually eaten for breakfast and teatime. The process of flattening and rolling the dough might seem intimidating, but these layered breads are actually not complicated or very time-consuming to make. Serve them warm or at room temperature with anything you fancy. To enjoy them sweet, eat with melted butter and honey, or go the savory route with ricotta and olive oil.
Provided by Nargisse Benkabbou
Categories breakfast, snack, breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 9 msemen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make the dough: Place the flours, salt, warm water and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Use your hands to mix and form a soft, smooth dough. If the mixture is too dry, gradually add a couple tablespoons of warm water. If it's too sticky, gradually add teaspoons of semolina flour. Once your dough is soft and smooth, lightly dust a work surface with semolina flour and knead the dough for about 8 minutes, until supple and elastic.
- Lightly grease a sheet pan with oil. Divide the dough into 9 equal pieces and form each into a ball. Place the balls on the sheet pan and use your hands or a brush to lightly rub the balls with oil, cover with plastic wrap and let rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and melted butter. Generously oil your work surface and place a ball of dough on it. Flatten the ball lightly and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon butter mixture on top. Using your hands, flatten the dough as thin as you can to make an 8- to 10-inch circle and lightly sprinkle some semolina flour over the dough.
- Fold the msemen: Fold one-third of the top and bottom of the dough towards the center as you would to fold a letter, then fold one-third of the dough from the left and right sides towards the center to make about a 2 1/2 to 3 1/2-inch square. Place the folded msemen on the oiled work surface and cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap. Repeat until you have folded all the dough balls, adding more oil to your work surface as necessary.
- Lightly oil and heat a griddle or a nonstick pan over medium-high. Transfer a folded msemen to the work surface, spoon another 1/2 teaspoon of the butter mixture on top and flatten it using your hands to make a 6-inch square. Gently place the flattened msemen on the warm pan and cook, turning several times and adjusting the heat and adding more oil to the pan as necessary, until golden and starting to puff, 60 to 90 seconds. Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean towel to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining msemen. Serve warm or at room temperature.
MOROCCAN FLAT BREAD
It's not often that you see women cooking on the street in North Africa unless they are making this bread. They stand behind large flat griddles on which they cook the bread, flattening it further with their fingers, not seeming to mind the heat. Some occasionally dip their fingers in a small bowl of oil to drizzle on the bread while it is cooking - this slightly greasier version is definitely better. Courtesy Anissa Helou.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir the yeast into a scant ½ cup tepid water and leave for about 5 minutes.
- Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl. Add the salt and yeast water, gradually working it in, until the dough is slightly wetter than that for bread. Knead with your hands for 10 minutes, or until completely smooth and pliable.
- Put all the filling ingredients in a mixing bowl, add salt to taste and mix together well.
- Smear your work surface and hands with butter and divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Flatten one portion with your fingers into a very thin square, stretching it as you finish - be careful not to tear it. Spread a quarter of the filling over one half and fold the plain side over. Fold again to form a square. Flatten as thin as possible with your fingers.
- Grease a large nonstick frying pan with a little butter and place over medium-high heat. Place the folded dough in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until lightly golden all over. Remove and place on parchment paper. Repeat the procedure to make the rest of the breads, buttering your hands, work surface and pan before making each one. Serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 296.7, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 4
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your flatbreads the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have time to make your own dough, you can use store-bought dough. Just be sure to let it come to room temperature before using it.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking your flatbreads. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Cook the flatbreads over medium heat. This will help them to cook through without burning.
- Serve the flatbreads warm with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include hummus, baba ganoush, grilled vegetables, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Moroccan flatbreads are a delicious and easy-to-make bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy bread recipe, give Moroccan flatbreads a try. You won't be disappointed!
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