Mauritanian Desert Flatbread
A sturdy oven-baked adaptation inspired by Mauritanian desert breads. It is shaped as a thick round and served with stews or roasted meat; it does not attempt to reproduce sand or ember baking indoors.
Prep
15m
Cook
30m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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- 500gAll-Purpose Flour
- 8gSalt
- 320mlWater
- 10mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Preheat the oven to 230°C (445°F) and place a heavy baking tray inside to heat.
- 02
Mix the all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl.
- 03
Add the water and knead until you have a firm, smooth dough.
- 04
Cover the dough and let it rest briefly.
- 05
Brush the hot tray lightly with the vegetable oil.
- 06
Shape the dough into a thick round and place it on the tray.
- 07
Bake until the bread is set and browned, then cool slightly before tearing or slicing.
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