Medfouna (Berber Stuffed Bread), via Wikimedia Commons
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Medfouna (Berber Stuffed Bread)

Medfouna (Berber Stuffed Bread)

Morocco

75Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

The 'buried' Berber bread of Rissani on the edge of the Sahara — a round semolina loaf stuffed with spiced minced meat, onions, herbs and almonds, sometimes called Moroccan pizza.

Equipment
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Baking tray
  • Rolling pin
Ingredients
Fine semolina and plain flour, mixed4 cups
Instant yeast1 tsp
Warm water1½ cups
Minced beef or lamb500 g
Onions, finely chopped2
Garlic, crushed3 cloves
Fresh parsley and coriander1 bunch
Ground cumin1 tsp
Paprika1 tsp
Ras el hanout1 tsp
Almonds, chopped½ cup
Olive oil4 tbsp
Salt and pepperto taste

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