Recipes · Algerian · Bread
Kesra (Algerian Semolina Flatbread)
One serving has 255 kcal and 8 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of selenium (88%), thiamin (54%), riboflavin (34%), folate (33%), niacin (29%) and manganese (21%). Ready in 78 minutes.
- Preparation: 60 min
- Cooking: 18 min
- Makes: 1 serving (101 g)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diets: Vegan, Dairy-free
- Contains: gluten
Ingredients
- 50 g Semolina
- 10 g Flour, all-purpose
- 35 g Water
- 4 g Olive oil
- 1 g Yeast, active dry
- 0.8 g Salt
Method
- Mix the semolina, flour, yeast and salt in a bowl, then work in the water and olive oil until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 45-50 minutes until puffy.
- Shape into a flat round disc about 1.5 cm thick on a floured tray.
- Cook on a dry, heavy skillet over medium-low heat, covered, for 8-10 minutes per side, until golden brown patches appear and it sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let cool slightly before cutting into a wedge to serve. Makes 1 portion; multiply the ingredients by 6 for a whole loaf to share.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 255 kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 44.5 g | |
| Water | 42.5 mL | |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 8% |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | |
| Threonine | 0.22 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | |
| Leucine | 0.53 g | |
| Lysine | 0.18 g | |
| Methionine | 0.12 g | |
| Cystine | 0.21 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.38 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.21 g | |
| Valine | 0.33 g | |
| Histidine | 0.16 g | |
| Fat | 4.7 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 3 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.68 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | |
| Omega-6 | 0.63 g | |
| Saturated | 0.65 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Calcium | 11.6 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 26.6 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.38 mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 85.2 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 113 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 48.2 µg | 88% |
| Sodium | 313 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.68 mg | 9% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.59 mg | 54% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.37 mg | 34% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 4 mg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.47 mg | 9% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 133 µg | 33% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.33 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.73 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4 µg | 3% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
0.1 kg CO2e a serving: lower than most breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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