Moroccan Bread Recipe
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Knife or fork
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fine semolina
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ cups warm water more if needed
Instructions
- Mix the flour, semolina, and salt in a large bowl or a standing mixer.
- Make a well in the center, then add the sugar, and salt in the middle. Add the water and let them sit for 4 minutes.
- Add the oil, followed by water gradually until a dough forms.
- Knease it with your hands or stand mixer until it soften for 4 to 5 minutes on a floured surface.
- Cover it and let it rise for 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 2 balls. Flatted them with your hands on a semolina dusted surface until 1/2 inch thick.
- Cover the loaves, and let them rise for 15 minutes to 20 minutes until they rise, and make a sound when you tap them.
- Before you do anything else, preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Score the loves on top with a knife or a fork.
- Bake the loaves for 10 to 15 minutes until they become golden brown.
- Serve them cold or warm and enjoy!