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|title=The African Breads | |||
|description=A curated collection of essays on traditional and contemporary African breads. | |||
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=====Injera===== | =====Injera===== | ||
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=====How to Make Agege Bread===== | =====How to Make Agege Bread===== | ||
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Agege bread is a popular, iconic Nigerian bread known for its exceptionally soft, stretchy, and airy texture, slightly sweet flavor, and ability to stay fresh for several days. Originating from the Agege suburb of Lagos State, it is traditionally baked in lidded, rectangular metal pans. It is a staple food often eaten with local dishes like Ewa Agoyin (mashed beans), fried eggs, or stew. | Agege bread is a popular, iconic Nigerian bread known for its exceptionally soft, stretchy, and airy texture, slightly sweet flavor, and ability to stay fresh for several days. Originating from the Agege suburb of Lagos State, it is traditionally baked in lidded, rectangular metal pans. It is a staple food often eaten with local dishes like Ewa Agoyin (mashed beans), fried eggs, or stew. | ||
=====Around the world in 80 bakes, no.68: Tapalapa ... - Polything===== | =====Around the world in 80 bakes, no.68: Tapalapa ... - Polything===== | ||
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Tapalapa is a traditional, dense, and crusty West African bread popular in Senegal, The Gambia, and Guinea, often recognized as a staple, rustic alternative to the French baguette. It is typically made from a blended dough of wheat, millet, maize, and cowpea (black-eyed pea) flour, creating a unique, hearty flavor. | Tapalapa is a traditional, dense, and crusty West African bread popular in Senegal, The Gambia, and Guinea, often recognized as a staple, rustic alternative to the French baguette. It is typically made from a blended dough of wheat, millet, maize, and cowpea (black-eyed pea) flour, creating a unique, hearty flavor. | ||
=====How to make Liberian Rice Bread | Liberian Version of.===== | =====How to make Liberian Rice Bread | Liberian Version of.===== | ||
[https://www.google.com/search?q=Liberian+Rice+Bread&oq=african+breads&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDggAEEUYFBg5GIcCGIAEMg4IARAAGAoYCxixAxiABDILCAIQABgKGAsYgAQyDggDEAAYChgLGLEDGIAEMgsIBBAAGAoYCxiABDILCAUQABgKGAsYgAQyCwgGEAAYChgLGIAEMgYIBxBFGDzSAQg2NjM5ajBqNKgCAbACAfEF7t65Adfcjsg&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ved=2ahUKEwiMxsKi58KSAxWwOzQIHaKwBXoQgK4QegYIAQgBEBM by | [https://www.google.com/search?q=Liberian+Rice+Bread&oq=african+breads&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDggAEEUYFBg5GIcCGIAEMg4IARAAGAoYCxixAxiABDILCAIQABgKGAsYgAQyDggDEAAYChgLGLEDGIAEMgsIBBAAGAoYCxiABDILCAUQABgKGAsYgAQyCwgGEAAYChgLGIAEMgYIBxBFGDzSAQg2NjM5ajBqNKgCAbACAfEF7t65Adfcjsg&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ved=2ahUKEwiMxsKi58KSAxWwOzQIHaKwBXoQgK4QegYIAQgBEBM by Google] | ||
=====How to make Liberian Rice Bread | Liberian Version of ...===== | =====How to make Liberian Rice Bread | Liberian Version of ...===== | ||
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=====Potbrood===== | =====Potbrood===== | ||
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Potbrood (Afrikaans for "pot bread") is a traditional South African bread with roots in Boer settler history, characterized by being baked inside a cast-iron pot (often a potjie or Dutch oven). | Potbrood (Afrikaans for "pot bread") is a traditional South African bread with roots in Boer settler history, characterized by being baked inside a cast-iron pot (often a potjie or Dutch oven). | ||
=====Mealie Corn Bread===== | =====Mealie Corn Bread===== | ||
[https://www.google.com/search?q=Mealie+Bread&oq=african+breads&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDggAEEUYFBg5GIcCGIAEMg4IARAAGAoYCxixAxiABDILCAIQABgKGAsYgAQyDggDEAAYChgLGLEDGIAEMgsIBBAAGAoYCxiABDILCAUQABgKGAsYgAQyCwgGEAAYChgLGIAEMgYIBxBFGDzSAQg2NjM5ajBqNKgCAbACAfEF7t65Adfcjsg&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ved=2ahUKEwiMxsKi58KSAxWwOzQIHaKwBXoQgK4QegYIAQgBEBk by | [https://www.google.com/search?q=Mealie+Bread&oq=african+breads&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDggAEEUYFBg5GIcCGIAEMg4IARAAGAoYCxixAxiABDILCAIQABgKGAsYgAQyDggDEAAYChgLGLEDGIAEMgsIBBAAGAoYCxiABDILCAUQABgKGAsYgAQyCwgGEAAYChgLGIAEMgYIBxBFGDzSAQg2NjM5ajBqNKgCAbACAfEF7t65Adfcjsg&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ved=2ahUKEwiMxsKi58KSAxWwOzQIHaKwBXoQgK4QegYIAQgBEBk by Google] | ||
Mealie bread (or mieliebrood in Afrikaans) is a traditional South African, moist, and slightly sweet bread made primarily from fresh, grated corn (mealies) or creamed corn. It is often served as a comforting, savory-sweet accompaniment to a South African "braai" (barbecue) or as a snack. | Mealie bread (or mieliebrood in Afrikaans) is a traditional South African, moist, and slightly sweet bread made primarily from fresh, grated corn (mealies) or creamed corn. It is often served as a comforting, savory-sweet accompaniment to a South African "braai" (barbecue) or as a snack. | ||
=====Traditional Mosbolletjies | Eitan Bernath===== | =====Traditional Mosbolletjies | Eitan Bernath===== | ||
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Mosbolletjies are a traditional South African sweet, brioche-like bun characterized by their light, airy texture and distinct aniseed flavor. Originating from the Western Cape's wine-producing regions, they are traditionally made during the grape harvest season using fermenting grape juice (known as "must" or mos) as a leavening agent. | Mosbolletjies are a traditional South African sweet, brioche-like bun characterized by their light, airy texture and distinct aniseed flavor. Originating from the Western Cape's wine-producing regions, they are traditionally made during the grape harvest season using fermenting grape juice (known as "must" or mos) as a leavening agent. | ||
=====South African Traditional Vetkoek (Fried Bread) Recipe===== | =====South African Traditional Vetkoek (Fried Bread) Recipe===== | ||
[https://www.google.com/search?q=Vetkoek&oq=african+breads&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDggAEEUYFBg5GIcCGIAEMg4IARAAGAoYCxixAxiABDILCAIQABgKGAsYgAQyDggDEAAYChgLGLEDGIAEMgsIBBAAGAoYCxiABDILCAUQABgKGAsYgAQyCwgGEAAYChgLGIAEMgYIBxBFGDzSAQg2NjM5ajBqNKgCAbACAfEF7t65Adfcjsg&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ved=2ahUKEwiMxsKi58KSAxWwOzQIHaKwBXoQgK4QegYIAQgBEB0 by | [https://www.google.com/search?q=Vetkoek&oq=african+breads&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDggAEEUYFBg5GIcCGIAEMg4IARAAGAoYCxixAxiABDILCAIQABgKGAsYgAQyDggDEAAYChgLGLEDGIAEMgsIBBAAGAoYCxiABDILCAUQABgKGAsYgAQyCwgGEAAYChgLGIAEMgYIBxBFGDzSAQg2NjM5ajBqNKgCAbACAfEF7t65Adfcjsg&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ved=2ahUKEwiMxsKi58KSAxWwOzQIHaKwBXoQgK4QegYIAQgBEB0 by Google] | ||
Vetkoek (pronounced fet-cook), which literally translates from Afrikaans as "fat cake," is a traditional South African fried dough bread. It is a popular, versatile comfort food that is crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and can be served with either savory or sweet fillings. | Vetkoek (pronounced fet-cook), which literally translates from Afrikaans as "fat cake," is a traditional South African fried dough bread. It is a popular, versatile comfort food that is crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and can be served with either savory or sweet fillings. | ||
=====Lebanese Pita Bread (3 Ways to Make Traditional ...===== | |||
[https://www.google.com/search?q=Pita%2FKhubz&oq=african+breads&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDggAEEUYFBg5GIcCGIAEMg4IARAAGAoYCxixAxiABDILCAIQABgKGAsYgAQyDggDEAAYChgLGLEDGIAEMgsIBBAAGAoYCxiABDILCAUQABgKGAsYgAQyCwgGEAAYChgLGIAEMgYIBxBFGDzSAQg2NjM5ajBqNKgCAbACAfEF7t65Adfcjsg&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ved=2ahUKEwiMxsKi58KSAxWwOzQIHaKwBXoQgK4QegYIAQgBECE by Google] | |||
Khubz (Arabic: خبز, romanized: khubz), also known as Arabic bread, Lebanese bread, or simply pita, is a staple, round, yeast-leavened flatbread found across the Middle East, North Africa, and the Mediterranean. It is characterized by its pocket-forming ability when baked at high temperatures, making it ideal for sandwiches, wraps (like shawarma and falafel), and dipping into hummus or babaganoush. | |||
=====Lebanese Pita Bread (3 Ways to Make Traditional ...===== | |||
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Khubz (or khobz, khubez, khuboos) is the Arabic word for bread, and it traditionally refers to a versatile, round, yeast-leavened flatbread commonly found throughout the Middle East, Levant, and North Africa. While often used interchangeably with "pita," khubz is a broader term covering various flatbreads, though it is most often recognized by its ability to puff up and create a pocket when baked in a very hot oven. | |||
=====Batbout - Moroccan Pita Bread Recipe===== | |||
[https://www.google.com/search?q=Batbout&oq=african+breads&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDggAEEUYFBg5GIcCGIAEMg4IARAAGAoYCxixAxiABDILCAIQABgKGAsYgAQyDggDEAAYChgLGLEDGIAEMgsIBBAAGAoYCxiABDILCAUQABgKGAsY by Google] | |||
Batbout is a popular Moroccan pita-style flatbread known for its soft, fluffy, and chewy texture. Unlike traditional Middle Eastern pita, which is usually baked in an oven, batbout is cooked on a stovetop in a skillet or on a griddle, causing it to puff up and create a pocket. | |||
=====Moroccan Pancakes - Baghrir===== | |||
[https://www.google.com/search?q=Baghrir&oq=african+breads&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDggAEEUYFBg5GIcCGIAEMg4IARAAGAoYCxixAxiABDILCAIQABgKGAsYgAQyDggDEAAYChgLGLEDGIAEMgsIBBAAGAoYCxiABDILCAUQABgKGAsYgAQyCwgGEAAYChgLGIAEMgYIBxBFGDzSAQg2NjM5ajBqNKgCAbACAfEF7t65Adfcjsg&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ved=2ahUKEwiMxsKi58KSAxWwOzQIHaKwBXoQgK4QegYIAQgBECU by Google] | |||
Baghrir, often referred to as "thousand hole pancakes" or Moroccan crepes, are a traditional North African pancake hailing from the Maghreb region, particularly popular in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. They are distinct for their spongy, honeycomb-like texture, which is achieved by cooking them on only one side, allowing yeast-produced bubbles to create hundreds of tiny holes on the surface. | |||