MassaFermented Millet Pancakes

Name: Massa (Fermented Millet Pancakes)
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Burkina Faso
Ingredients: 350 g Millet Flour; 250 ml Whole Milk; 250 ml Water; 7 g Active Dry Yeast; 35 g White Sugar; 4 g Salt; 1 pcs Egg; 25 ml Vegetable Oil

Soft, lightly sweet fermented pancakes made from millet flour. They are popular as a breakfast or snack, with a pleasant tang from the yeast and a tender, airy crumb.

Prep

1h 15m

Cook

20m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

485kcal

Calories

14g

Protein

13g

Fat

78g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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350g
Millet Flour
250ml
Whole Milk
250ml
Water
7g
Active Dry Yeast
35g
White Sugar
4g
Salt
1pcs
Egg
25ml
Vegetable Oil

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Method

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8 steps

01
Warm the whole milk and water until just lukewarm.
02
In a bowl, mix the millet flour, active dry yeast, white sugar, and salt.
03
Pour in the warmed liquids, add the egg, and whisk until the batter is smooth.
04
Cover and let the batter rest until it looks airy and lightly bubbly.
05
Brush a pan lightly with vegetable oil and heat it over medium heat.
06
Spoon in portions of batter and cook until the tops look set, the undersides are golden, and the edges appear dry.
07
Turn and cook the other side until lightly browned and the egg-enriched center is fully set.
08
Serve warm.

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