Does anyone have a fool-proof recipe for Tunisian bread??!
Does anyone have a fool-proof recipe for Tunisian bread??
I went on holiday to Tunisia and absolutely fell in love with the bread!! lol.
I would like to know how to make it myself
Cheers...
Answers:
TUNISIAN BREAD (TABUNA): basic recipe
Ingredients:
18 g active dry yeast
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
500 g unbleached flour
150 g whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons salt
8 tablespoons lukewarm milk
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon anise seed (optional)
cornmeal, for sprinkling
METHOD:
Soften the yeast in 1 tbsp sugared lukewarm water. Let stand a few minutes, then stir and set in a warm place until the yeast froths up.
Meanwhile, mix the flours and salt together. Stir the yeast into the flour, then add the milk and enough lukewarm water to form a stiff dough.
The amount of water you need will depend on your particular flour but I need about a cup. Add no more than 1/4 cup water at a time until you can see the dough coming together.
To knead by hand, turn the dough out onto a board and knead hard, adding water if necessary. Knead for 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
You can use an electric beater with a dough hook and this will take 7-8 minutes at a slow speed. Towards the end, add the spices. Split into two balls and let stand 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, lightly grease a mixing bowl. Transfer the first ball of dough into the greased bowl and form a cone shape by holding the dough in one hand and rotating it against the side of the bowl.
Turn out onto a baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Flatten the cone with the palm of your hand to make a disc that is about 5-6 inches across and slightly raised in the centre. Repeat with the second dough ball.
Cover with a damp towel and let rise for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 200 C or 400°F. Using a fork, prick the bread around the sides 3-4 times. Bake on the centre shelf of the oven for 12 minutes, then lower the heat to 150 C or 300 F and bake 30-40 minutes more. Remove and let cool.
Cut into wedges when you're ready to serve.