Mkatra FoutraSesame Coconut Flatbread
Mkatra foutra is a Comorian yeast-raised flatbread enriched with coconut milk and egg and commonly cooked on a griddle. Sesame seeds give this version a lightly nutty crust.
Prep
1h 40m
Cook
30m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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Dough
- 500gAll-Purpose Flour
- 400mlCoconut Milk (lukewarm)
- 80mlWater (lukewarm)
- 7gActive Dry Yeast
- 15gWhite Sugar
- 8gSalt
- 2pcsEgg (beaten)
Coating
- 30gSesame Seeds
Frying
- 40mlCoconut Oil
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Method
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- 01
Mix the active dry yeast and white sugar with the lukewarm water and let stand until foamy.
- 02
Combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, coconut milk, and eggs and mix into a soft dough.
- 03
Knead until smooth, cover, and let rise until doubled in volume.
- 04
Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten into thick rounds. Press the sesame seeds onto one side.
- 05
Heat a heavy skillet over medium-low heat and brush with coconut oil. Cook the rounds in batches, covered for part of the time, until browned on both sides and cooked through.
- 06
Cool briefly on a rack and serve warm.
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