Harcha

Name: Harcha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2 cups fine semolina; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed; 2 tsp vegetable oil

A traditional Moroccan semolina flatbread with a golden, crispy crust and a tender, crumbly interior. Pan-fried on a griddle, it is often served warm with butter, honey, or jam.

30 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups fine semolina
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
2 tsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups fine semolina, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
2

Pour in 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter and rub it into the dry mixture with your fingertips until sandy.
3

Add 1/2 cup warmed whole milk and mix gently until a soft dough forms, then let it rest for 5 minutes.
4

Divide dough into four portions, shape into flat disks, and heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
5

Cook disks for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and set.

Questions

Can I make Harcha dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Harcha keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Harcha?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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