{"id":"recipe_7b630b4457","slug":"moroccan-harcha-semolina-griddle-bread","title":"Moroccan Harcha (Semolina Griddle Bread)","description":"A crumbly, buttery Moroccan flatbread made from fine semolina. These golden discs are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, traditionally served for breakfast or tea time with honey and butter.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g fine semolina","name":"Semolina","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"fine","notes":"Extra needed for dusting","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"20g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":20,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"7g baking powder","name":"Baking Powder","quantity":7,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"100g unsalted butter, melted","name":"Butter","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"melted","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"150ml milk","name":"Milk","quantity":150,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Can use water for a lighter version","group":"Dough","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the fine semolina, sugar, salt, and baking powder until well combined.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk together the fine semolina, sugar, salt, and baking powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Pour the melted butter over the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the semolina until the mixture resembles coarse sand and every grain is coated.","group":"Preparation","title":"Pour the melted butter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Gradually add the milk and mix with your fingers just until a soft, slightly wet dough forms. Do not knead. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes to allow the semolina to absorb the liquid.","group":"Preparation","title":"Gradually add the milk","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, then flatten into a disc about 1 cm (0.4 in) thick. Coat each disc generously with extra fine semolina.","group":"Shaping","title":"Divide the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. 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