Mini Batbout for Sandwich

Mini Batbout for Sandwich is a easy Middle Eastern recipe that serves 6. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Oum Arwa on YouTube.

Prep: 25 min | Cook: 23 min | Total: 1 hr

Cost: $8.22 total, $1.37 per serving

Ingredients

  • 200 g Type 45 wheat flour (Sift if possible)
  • 200 g Extra fine fine semolina
  • 5 g Dehydrated baker's yeast (or 10 g if fresh)
  • 0.5 cuillère à café Salt
  • 1 cuillère à café Sugar
  • 1 cuillère à soupe Sunflower oil
  • 220 g Warm water (Temperature 35‑40 °C)
  • 200 g Chicken breast (cut into cubes)
  • 2 cuillères à soupe Olive oil (for cooking)
  • 0.5 cuillère à café Garlic powder
  • pinch Ground ginger
  • pinch Curry
  • pinch Black pepper
  • 1 petit Red bell pepper (cut into strips)
  • 1 petit Yellow bell pepper
  • 1 moyen Onion (sliced)
  • a few leaves Green lettuce
  • 1 moyenne Tomato (sliced)
  • 50 g Cheese (feta or cheddar) (crumbled)
  • 30 g Pickles (sliced)
  • 2 cuillères à soupe Sauce of choice (yogurt, mayo, harissa…)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients

    In a large bowl, pour the flour, semolina, yeast, salt, sugar and sunflower oil. Mix using a wooden spoon or the mixer on low speed.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Incorporate water and knead

    Add the warm water gradually while mixing. Once the dough is homogeneous, knead for 5 minutes at medium speed (or by hand) until you obtain a smooth and slightly firm dough.

    Time: PT10M

  3. First rise

    Form a ball, place it in a lightly oiled container, cover with plastic wrap and let double in size (40‑60 min).

    Time: PT0M

  4. Degas and divide the dough

    On a lightly floured work surface, gently press the dough to release gas, then cut into 6 equal portions (≈ 110 g each).

    Time: PT5M

  5. Shape the batbouts

    Flatten each ball with a rolling pin into a very thin oval disc (≈ 3 mm thick). Place the discs on a clean kitchen towel.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Quick second rise

    Cover the discs with plastic wrap and let rest 5‑8 minutes.

    Time: PT0M

  7. Cook the batbouts

    Heat a non‑stick pan over medium heat. Place a disc, cook 20‑30 seconds, flip, cook another 20‑30 seconds, then move slightly in the pan to let the air escape. Repeat with the remaining discs.

    Time: PT8M

    Temperature: Medium heat

  8. Prepare the filling

    In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the chicken, season with garlic powder, salt, ginger, pepper and curry. Cook until golden (≈ 5 min). Remove and set aside. Add a little oil, sauté the bell peppers and onion until lightly caramelized (≈ 5‑6 min). Set aside.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: Medium‑high heat

Nutrition Facts

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

Dietary info: high-protein, contains meat, contains gluten, low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: gluten, lactose (from cheese), soy (if sauce contains soy)

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Mini Batbout for Sandwich

Recipe by Oum Arwa

Light, puffed flatbreads inspired by Moroccan batbout, perfect for creating homemade sandwiches filled with spiced chicken, crunchy vegetables and cheese. The dough made from flour and semolina is simple to prepare, rises quickly and cooks in a few minutes in a pan.

EasyMiddle EasternServes 6

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Source Video
25m
Prep
23m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
58m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$8.22
Total cost
$1.37
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Knead the dough until smooth and homogeneous.
  • Allow the dough to double in volume during the first rise.
  • Quick cooking over medium heat, flipping the breads every 20‑30 seconds to create an air pocket.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot pan carefully to avoid burns.
  • Warm water should not exceed 45 °C or it may kill the yeast.

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