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Mkatra Foutra ~ Yeasted Bread from Comoros Islands

Course Breakfast
Cuisine African
Prep Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 3
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup wholewheat flour
  • 1 can 400 ml coconut milk
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp instant coffee granules optional
  • Butter/ oil to pan cook
  • Sesame seeds as needed

Instructions

  • Combine the yeast, water and sugar and mix well. Allow to froth for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients and fold well till all the flour is moist. The batter will thick - neither like cake nor like dough.
  • Set aside covered for an hour till the batter doubles.
  • Heat your pan and spread some oil/ butter. Scoop out the thick dough and plop onto the surface.
  • Flatten to shape with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on the top and press.
  • Cook for two minutes and then flip. Cook the other side on low flame for around 5 minutes till done.
  • Keep warm till the time of serving. Makes 6 breads.

Notes

The original recipe uses eggs. You may whisk in two eggs at the mixing stage and up the flour to around a cup.