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Tunisian Msemen (Peanut-Safe) — allergy-safe recipe by Safe Plated

Tunisian Msemen (Peanut-Safe)

Flaky, pan-fried Tunisian flatbreads (Msemen), made safe for peanut allergies with careful ingredient selection and preparation.

30m prep + 20m cook6 servingsSafety: 97/100
Contains dairyContains wheatPEANUT-free
220 cal|4g protein|30g carbs|9g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Semolina flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Warm water
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower oil
  • 1/4 cup Melted butter (dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and salt.
  2. 2Gradually add warm water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. 3Divide the dough into 6 equal balls. Brush each ball with sunflower oil and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
  4. 4On a lightly oiled surface, stretch each dough ball into a thin square or rectangle. Brush with dairy-free melted butter and fold into thirds, like a letter. Brush again and fold in the opposite direction to form a square.
  5. 5Heat a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  6. 6Cook each folded square for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and flaky.
  7. 7Serve warm.

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