World Flavors Cookbook

Kesra (Semolina Flatbread)

Name: Kesra (Semolina Flatbread)
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Algeria
Ingredients: 500g fine semolina 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and water Nigella seeds (optional)

A traditional Algerian unleavened flatbread made from semolina and olive oil.

Cuisine: Algeria

Ingredients

500g fine semolina 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and water Nigella seeds (optional)

Instructions

Mix semolina with oil and salt. Gradually add water to form a firm dough. Roll into a circle about 1cm thick. Prick with a fork. Cook on a hot clay or cast iron griddle (tagine) until golden brown on both sides.