Gourrassa (Sudanese Bread) - African Recipe
Gourrassa is a traditional Sudanese bread, a staple food item in every Sudanese household. It's often served as part of the main meal, accompanying savory dishes like tagalia or bamia. This bread is typically baked in a traditional clay oven called a 'tannour', but a regular oven will do just fine. The process of preparing and baking Gourrassa brings families together, as it is often a communal activity. This bread is traditionally torn by hand and used as a utensil to scoop up other foods.
Ingredients
- 500 grams (4 cups) Wheat flour Use high-quality, unbleached all-purpose flour for best results.
- 375 milliliters (1.5 cups) Water Water should be lukewarm to activate the yeast.
- 7 grams (1 package) Instant yeast Ensure the yeast is fresh and not expired.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Salt not only enhances flavor but also strengthens the gluten structure in the dough.
- 1 teaspoon Sugar Sugar helps to activate the yeast.
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Gourrassa (Sudanese Bread)
Updated on 03/23/2025
Gourrassa is a traditional Sudanese bread, a staple food item in every Sudanese household. It's often served as part of the main meal, accompanying savory dishes like tagalia or bamia. This bread is typically baked in a traditional clay oven called a 'tannour', but a regular oven will do just fine. The process of preparing and baking Gourrassa brings families together, as it is often a communal activity. This bread is traditionally torn by hand and used as a utensil to scoop up other foods.
Ingredients
- 500 grams (4 cups) Wheat flour (Use high-quality, unbleached all-purpose flour for best results.)
- 375 milliliters (1.5 cups) Water (Water should be lukewarm to activate the yeast.)
- 7 grams (1 package) Instant yeast (Ensure the yeast is fresh and not expired.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Salt not only enhances flavor but also strengthens the gluten structure in the dough.)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar (Sugar helps to activate the yeast.)
Instructions
No instructions available.
Nutrition Info:
- fatApproximately 1 gram per serving
- fiberApproximately 3 grams per serving
- sodiumApproximately 600 milligrams per serving
- proteinApproximately 9 grams per serving
- caloriesApproximately 300 calories per serving
- carbohydratesApproximately 62 grams per serving