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Batbout (pan-cooked bread pockets)

Arabic name بطبوط

Batbout (pan-cooked bread pockets)

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Ingredients (5)

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Method

  1. Knead the semolina and flour with the yeast, water and salt into a soft dough.

  2. Let it rise, then divide into small balls and roll them to a medium thickness.

  3. Cook in a hot pan until they puff up inside and brown on the outside.

  4. Slit them open, fill as desired (egg, cheese, meat) and serve warm.