Gurasa (Sudanese Flatbread Pancakes)

Name: Gurasa (Sudanese Flatbread Pancakes)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour (about 500 grams); 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast; Pinch salt; Pinch black pepper (optional); 1 tablespoon baking powder; 4 3/4 cups warm water (about 1.1 liters)

هند أسامة @cook_4894713

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This is a popular Sudanese dish enjoyed with various stews, or as a sweet treat with tea by adding honey or sprinkling sugar on top. It's very similar in concept to pancakes and can be made in different sizes—large, medium, thick, or thin. I made them medium-sized so they're easy to prepare and elegant to serve. They're fluffy, light on the stomach, and I hope you enjoy them. Thank you! 😃

هند أسامة @cook_4894713

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Ingredients

4 cupsall-purpose flour (about 500 grams)
1 1/2 tablespoonsactive dry yeast
Pinchsalt
Pinchblack pepper (optional)
1 tablespoonbaking powder
4 3/4 cupswarm water (about 1.1 liters)

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Steps

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Sift the flour. This helps prevent lumps, mixes the flour well, makes it smooth, and allows air in, which helps the batter rise when cooked in the pan later.
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Add the salt, yeast, baking powder, and black pepper (optional; I added it because I was making a savory version).
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Add the warm water and mix with a hand whisk until all ingredients are well combined. The batter should have a consistency similar to cake or pancake batter. Let it rest and rise for 30–40 minutes.
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After the batter has risen, stir it with a hand whisk to release the air. Grease a nonstick skillet or pan with oil. Keep a small bowl of oil nearby and brush the pan with oil before cooking each one.
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Once the pan is greased and heated, use a ladle or deep spoon to pour some batter into the pan. Use the back of the spoon to gently spread the batter in a circular motion to form a medium-sized circle.
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When small bubbles appear on the surface, gently shake the pan; the pancake will move easily. Flip it to cook the other side. Each one cooks quickly and only needs a few seconds per side.
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Check the thickness of the pancake. Serve with a variety of stews, such as okra stew (see my other recipes) or molokhia (jute leaf stew), which is prepared in a similar way. There are many dishes you can enjoy it with.
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You can also serve it with tea by sprinkling sugar between the layers or drizzling with honey (it tastes delicious this way).
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