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Medfouna (Berber Stuffed Pizza/Bread)

Medfouna: 5 Reasons You’ll Love This Comforting Bread


  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Medfouna is a traditional Berber stuffed bread that combines flavorful fillings with soft dough.


Ingredients

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  • 500g flour
  • 200ml warm water
  • 10g salt
  • 10g sugar
  • 7g dry yeast
  • 300g ground meat
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 100g olives, chopped
  • 100g cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
  2. Add warm water gradually to form a dough.
  3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes.
  4. Let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
  5. In a skillet, cook onion and garlic until soft.
  6. Add ground meat and spices; cook until meat is browned.
  7. Stir in olives and cheese; remove from heat.
  8. Divide dough into two balls.
  9. Roll out one ball and place filling in the center.
  10. Cover with the second rolled out dough ball.
  11. Seal the edges and make small slits on top.
  12. Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes or until golden.

Notes

  • Serve warm for best taste.
  • Can be filled with vegetables for a vegetarian option.
  • Pairs well with salad or yogurt.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Berber

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Medfouna, Berber bread, stuffed bread, traditional recipe