Bread
Betaw (Upper Egyptian Corn Bread)

Betaw (Upper Egyptian Corn Bread)

Egypt

40Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

A rustic flatbread of the Sa'idi south, made from cornmeal, sorghum or fenugreek-scented dough and baked into hearty rounds eaten with cheese and molasses.

Equipment
  • Bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Tea towel
Ingredients
Coarse cornmeal2 cups
Wholemeal flour1 cup
Ground fenugreek1 tsp
Dried yeast1 tsp
Warm water1½ cups
Salt1 tsp
Oil1 tbsp

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