Gurasa (Sudanese Skillet Bread)
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GurasaSudanese Skillet Bread

This soft pan-cooked bread has a tender crumb, a lightly browned crust, and enough body to tear and dip into rich Sudanese stews. A little ghee brushed on top keeps it especially fragrant and supple.

Prep

1h 40m

Cook

25m

Serves

6

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
364kcal

Calories

9g

Protein

7g

Fat

64g

Carbs

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

Before you start

Ingredients

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6

Dough

  • 500g
    All-Purpose Flour
  • 7g
    Active Dry Yeast
  • 320ml
    Water (lukewarm)
  • 8g
    Salt
  • 10ml
    Vegetable Oil

Frying

  • 10ml
    Vegetable Oil

Finishing

  • 20g
    Ghee (melted)

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Method

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7 steps
  1. 01

    Stir the active dry yeast into the lukewarm water and leave it briefly until slightly foamy.

  2. 02

    Add the all-purpose flour and salt, then mix until a soft dough forms.

  3. 03

    Knead in the vegetable oil until the dough is smooth, cover, and leave it to rise until puffy.

  4. 04

    Divide the dough into equal rounds and let them rest while a heavy skillet heats over medium-low heat.

  5. 05

    Lightly coat the skillet with the vegetable oil, then cook the breads until golden on the first side.

  6. 06

    Flip and cook until the second side is browned and the center feels fully set.

  7. 07

    Brush the hot breads with the melted ghee and keep them covered until serving.

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