Kesra - Moroccan Bread Recipe

Name: Kesra - Moroccan Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (105 - 115 F); 2 cups warm water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup cornmeal; 1 tablespoon cornmeal, for dusting; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Servings: persons

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105 - 115 F)
2 cups warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon cornmeal, for dusting
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

1
In a small bowl, mix the yeast with 1/4 cup warm water. Stir in the sugar. Set aside until the mixture starts to bubble (10-15 minutes).
2
In a mixer with a dough hook, mix the flour, 1/3 cup cornmeal, and salt. (Or sift together.) Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and melted butter. Knead, gradually adding the remaining 2 cups water as needed until the dough is smooth and elastic to the touch (8 to 10 minutes). (Note: you probably won't need all 2 cups.).
3
Grease two baking sheets and dust them with the 1 Tbs cornmeal. Separate dough into 2 balls of equal size and set each ball on a baking sheet. Press them into circles 8 inches in diameter. Sprinkle 1 tsp of sesame seeds over each loaf, gently pressing them into the dough. Cover the dough with a towel and set aside in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour. Can take longer).
4
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Prick the top of each kesra with the tines of a fork. Bake for 10 minutes. Lower the heat to 375 and bake until crusty and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

527

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (105 - 115 F), 2 cups warm water, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Kesra - Moroccan Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Kesra - Moroccan Bread

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