Moroccan Spiced Flatbreads Recipe

Name: Moroccan Spiced Flatbreads
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, plus more for garnish; 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 3 1/4 cups bread flour, plus more for kneading; 1 tsp instant yeast; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup drained and crushed canned chickpeas; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 1/4 cups tepid water; 2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the bowl and brushing

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
3 1/4 cups bread flour, plus more for kneading
1 tsp instant yeast
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup drained and crushed canned chickpeas
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 1/4 cups tepid water
2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the bowl and brushing

1
Toast the cumin seeds and coriander in a dry pan over medium heat for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
2
Transfer to a large bowl and cool.
3
Add the flour, yeast, and salt and stir.
4
Mix in the chickpeas and cilantro.
5
Make a well in the center, add the water and yogurt, and stir to make a sticky dough.
6
Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 10 minutes.
7
Knead the dough on a lightly floured work surface about 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
8
Shape into a ball.
9
Place in an oiled bowl and turn to coat.
10
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
11
Lightly dust 2 large baking sheets with flour.
12
Preheat the oven to 425F (220C).
13
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and cut into 8 equal pieces.
14
Using a rolling pin, flatten out into ovals about 1/4 in (5mm) thick.
15
Place on the baking sheets.
16
Brush each with oil and sprinkle with cumin seeds.
17
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the breads are golden and puffed.

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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: 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, plus more for garnish, 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 3 1/4 cups bread flour, plus more for kneading, 1 tsp instant yeast, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Spiced Flatbreads 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.

Moroccan Spiced Flatbreads

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