№021Street Food
Batbout Sliders
Moroccan mini stovetop pita breads (batbout) that puff up during cooking to create hollow pockets, split open and stuffed with a savory spiced chicken or beef filling to create delicious, bite-sized mini-burgers or sliders.
Ingredients
What you’ll need
- Dough
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup fine semolina
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp yeast
- 1.25 cups warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt, pepper
- lettuce, tomato slices
- mayonnaise
Method
How it comes together
- 1
Dough: Knead flour, semolina, salt, yeast, olive oil, and water for 10 minutes. Rest for 45 minutes.
- 2
Shape: Roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out small 3-inch rounds. Let rise for 20 minutes.
- 3
Cook: Cook on a dry griddle over medium heat (375°F / 190°C) for 2 minutes per side until puffed.
- 4
Filling: Sauté onion and ground beef with spices at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
- 5
Assemble: Split mini pita open, stuff with lettuce, tomato, meat filling, and mayonnaise.
Accuracy note
Frequent turning encourages an even pocket. Batbout is pan-cooked rather than baked like standard khobz.
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