Assortment of mini breads (batbout, mini burgers, mini pizzas, mini baguettes)

Assortment of mini breads (batbout, mini burgers, mini pizzas, mini baguettes) is a medium Maghreb recipe that serves 8. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Oum Arwa on YouTube.

Prep: 2 hrs 35 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 3 hrs 20 min

Cost: $12.37 total, $1.55 per serving

Ingredients

  • 500 g type 45 flour (Sift before use)
  • 60 g sunflower oil (Neutral oil)
  • 100 g milk (Warm (≈30°C))
  • 160 g water (Warm (≈30°C))
  • 7 g salt (1 teaspoon)
  • 10 g sugar (1 tablespoon)
  • 8 g dry active yeast (Active, dissolve in warm milk)
  • 4 g baking powder (1 teaspoon, improves lightness)
  • 1 egg white egg white (For the dough)
  • 1 egg yolk egg yolk (For glazing, diluted with a little milk)
  • 200 g chicken fillet (Diced)
  • 150 g onion (About 1 medium onion, chopped)
  • 2 g curry powder (Pinch)
  • 2 g garlic powder (Pinch)
  • 2 g ground ginger (Pinch)
  • 10 g fresh coriander (Chopped, for chicken topping)
  • 30 g cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) (Optional, grated)
  • 200 g onions for caramelizing (2 medium onions, thinly sliced)
  • 20 g olive oil (For cooking caramelized onions)
  • 200 g ground meat (beef) (For mini burgers)
  • 1 clove garlic clove (Crushed)
  • 2 g ground coriander (Pinch)
  • 2 g ground turmeric (Pinch)
  • 2 g ground cumin (Pinch)
  • 50 g bell peppers (Cut into strips and sautéed)
  • 100 g merguez sausage (2 small merguez, cooked)
  • 100 g tomato sauce (Jarred or homemade)
  • 100 g grated cheese (mozzarella) (For mini pizzas)
  • 5 pcs black olive (Pitted, for decoration)
  • 10 g sesame seeds (For glazing)
  • 10 g oat flakes (Optional, for glazing)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift the flour, add the salt, sugar, dry active yeast and baking powder. Mix uniformly.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Incorporate liquids and form the dough

    Make a well in the center, pour the warm milk, warm water, sunflower oil and egg white. Mix until a homogeneous dough forms, then knead 3‑4 minutes by hand or with a mixer.

    Time: PT10M

  3. First dough rise

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature until the dough doubles in volume (about 1 h 40).

    Time: PT1H40M

  4. Prepare chicken filling

    Heat a pan over medium‑high heat, add a drizzle of oil, then sauté the diced chicken with the chopped onion, curry, garlic powder, ground ginger, salt and pepper for 5‑8 minutes. Add the fresh coriander at the end of cooking.

    Time: PT10M

  5. Caramelize the onions

    In another pan, heat a little olive oil, add the thinly sliced onions, lightly salt and cook over medium heat until they are golden and sweet (8 minutes).

    Time: PT8M

  6. Mix ground meat for mini burgers

    In a bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped onion, crushed garlic clove, fresh coriander, ground coriander, turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Cook mini burgers

    Form 25 g balls, flatten slightly and cook in a very hot pan 3‑4 minutes each side until well browned and cooked through.

    Time: PT8M

  8. Sauté bell peppers in strips

    In a small pan, stir‑fry the peppers with a drizzle of oil, salt, then set aside.

    Time: PT5M

  9. Cook the merguez

    Grill the merguez in a pan or on the grill until well browned, then cut into small pieces.

    Time: PT5M

  10. Degas and portion the dough

    After the first rise, degas the dough by gently pressing, place it on the work surface with very little flour, then divide into 4 pieces of 210 g each.

    Time: PT10M

  11. Shape the mini pieces

    With each piece, form balls then cut: - Mini batbouts (25 g each) shaped as small balls; - Mini burgers (25 g) shaped as small buns; - Mini baguettes (25 g) elongated; - Mini pizzas (very thin dough, cut into 5‑6 cm circles).

    Time: PT15M

  12. Brush and decorate

    Mix the egg yolk with a little milk. Brush each piece, then sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds or oat flakes as desired.

    Time: PT5M

  13. Second rise on sheet

    Place the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise 15‑20 minutes.

    Time: PT20M

  14. Preheat the oven

    Preheat the fan oven to 180°C.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 180°C

  15. Bake

    Bake the mini baguettes, mini burgers and mini pizzas/half‑spheres for 15‑20 minutes until golden.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: 180°C

  16. Pan‑cook the mini batbouts

    Heat a pan over high heat, place the mini batbouts and cook 20 seconds each side, then flip until they are well puffed and cooked.

    Time: PT5M

  17. Final assembly

    Top each piece: - Mini burgers: burger sauce, lettuce, minced steak, cheese, cherry tomato and pickle on a skewer. - Mini batbouts: spiced chicken, mayonnaise, grilled peppers, ham. - Mini baguettes: caramelized onions, piece of merguez, sweet mustard and ketchup. - Mini pizzas: tomato sauce, cheese, olives, peppers, tuna or other toppings. Arrange everything on a large platter.

    Time: PT15M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
8 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
10 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: Contains meat, Contains gluten, Not vegetarian, Not vegan, low-calorie

Allergens: egg, gluten, milk, meat, fish (optional tuna)

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Assortment of mini breads (batbout, mini burgers, mini pizzas, mini baguettes)

Recipe by Oum Arwa

An assorted appetizer platter composed of mini batbouts with chicken, mini burgers, mini pizzas and mini baguettes, all made with the same magic dough. Ideal for football evenings, birthdays or any simple moment of conviviality.

MediumMaghrebServes 8

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Source Video
3h
Prep
1h 16m
Cook
31m
Cleanup
4h 47m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$12.37
Total cost
$1.55
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Yeast activation with warm liquid
  • First dough rise (must double in volume)
  • Brushing with diluted egg yolk for a nice glaze
  • Pan‑cooking mini batbouts (very short time, watch closely)
  • Baking at 180°C to achieve a golden crust without burning

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw chicken with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination.
  • Be careful of hot oil splatters when cooking the onions and merguez.
  • Wear gloves or a thick cloth when handling the hot oven at 180°C.

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