Crunchy Bread with Maakouda Recipe

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Crunchy Bread with Maakouda Recipe

🕒 Prep: 20 min | 🍳 Cook: 25 min | ⏱️ Total: 45 min

👥 Serves: 6 | 🔥 Calories: 380 kcal/serving

Why You'll LOVE This Crunchy Bread with Maakouda Recipe ✨

  • Street Food Magic: Crispy potato patties stuffed in fluffy homemade bread – Moroccan TikTok viral!
  • Easy Dough: No-knead 20-min rise = bakery-quality crunch
  • Diet-Friendly: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Make-Ahead Friendly

Ingredients 📋

🍞 Dough (Makes 6 buns)

  • 240 ml warm milk
  • 7 g instant yeast (1 packet)
  • 15 g honey
  • 450 g bread flour
  • 8 g salt
  • 30 g butter, softened

🥔 Maakouda Filling (Potato Patties)

  • 500 g potatoes, boiled
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper
  • Oil for frying

💡 Pro Tip: Warm milk = 20% fluffier bread! Test with finger (like baby bottle temp)

Instructions (5 Easy Steps) 📝

  1. 1. Make Dough: Mix milk + yeast + honey (5 min bloom). Add flour + salt + butter. Knead 8 min → Soft dough ready!
  2. 2. Maakouda: Mash boiled potatoes + egg + spices. Shape 6 patties. Fry 3 min/side until golden → Crispy outside!
  3. 3. Rise: Shape dough into 6 balls around each maakouda. Rest 20 min → Double size!
  4. 4. Bake: 375°F (190°C) 20 min until golden → Crunchy crust perfection!
  5. 5. Serve: Cool 5 min, slice open, add harissa → Street food heaven!

⏰ Timing Hack: Boil potatoes while dough rises – saves 15 minutes!

Pro Tips for PERFECT Results 🎓

  1. Yeast Test: If no bubbles after 5 min = bad yeast, start over
  2. Don't Skip Egg: Binds maakouda – no cracks!
  3. Storage: Fridge 3 days | Freezer 2 months (thaw + reheat 350°F)

Variations 🌱

  • Vegan: Skip egg in maakouda, use plant milk + vegan butter
  • Spicy: Add ½ tsp cayenne to potatoes
  • Cheese: Stuff 1 tbsp feta inside each maakouda

FAQ ❓

Air fryer version?

Yes! Maakouda: 375°F 8 min/flip. Bread: 320°F 15 min = same crunch!

Gluten-free?

Yes! Swap bread flour for 1:1 GF blend + 1 extra tbsp milk

Can I freeze?

Yes! Assemble, freeze raw 2 months. Bake from frozen +5 min

Nutrition (Per Serving) 🥗

Calories: 380 | Protein: 10g | Carbs: 65g | Fat: 9g
Vegetarian ✓ High-Fiber ✓ Comfort Food ✓

Serve With 🍽️

  • Mint Tea – Classic Moroccan pairing!
  • Harissa Sauce – 1 tsp inside each
  • Cucumber Yogurt – Cool dip (5 min)

Reader Reviews ⭐

"TikTok FAME! Street food at home – 5 stars!" – Aisha, Morocco
"Kids ate 2 each! Crispy + fluffy = perfect" – Sarah, UK

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Instant Yeast - $2.99 | Bread Flour - $3.49

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