Bread
Kisra

Kisra

Sudan

50Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

The paper-thin fermented sorghum bread of northern and central Sudan, spread wafer-thin on a hot griddle and used to scoop up mullah stews.

Equipment
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wide flat griddle or tawa
  • Flat spreader or squeegee
  • Cloth
Ingredients
Sorghum flour (dura)3 cups
Plain or all-purpose flour3 tbsp
Warm water4 cups
Kisra starter or a little plain yoghurt3 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Oil (for the griddle)as needed

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