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Moroccan Batbout (Stovetop Pita Bread) Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings

12 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Bob's Red Mill All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Semolina Flour
  • 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Flour
  • 4 ½ teaspoons 2 packs yeast
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, or straight on the table if you're feeling authentic, add the all purpose flour, semolina flour, whole wheat flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Mix well.
  • Make a hole in the middle of the dry ingredients. Add the olive oil and the water gradually into the hole, making sure to mix well as you keep adding the water. 
  • Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes.
  • Separate into about 12 pieces. Shape each piece into a round ball.
  • Cover the balls with a towel and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  • Roll each ball out into the shape of a pita (about 6 inches). Leave the rest of the dough under the towel while you work with each piece of dough individually.
  • Lay out the pitas on a towel and cover with another towel. Leave to rise one hour. 
  • Put a pan on a medium heat flame. Place one at a time on the pan, making sure to flip every 20 seconds. You will notice the dough puff up to create a 'pocket' inside the dough. You will know the batbout is ready when both sides begin to brown. 
  • Fill it with whatever you're craving and enjoy!