Algerian Farina Rolls

Name: Algerian Farina Rolls
Ingredients: 1/4 ounce active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water, lightly salted; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup farina (cream of wheat); 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 egg, beaten; cooking spray

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/4 ounce active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water, lightly salted
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup farina (cream of wheat)
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 egg, beaten
cooking spray

Directions

1

Mix the yeast with 1/4 cup of salted water. Let the yeast rest until it rises & becomes bubbly, roughly 5 minutes.
2

Place the flour, farina, & salt in a large bowl then stir in the olive oil. Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients & stir. Slowly add 1/2 cup of water, stirring well to combine all the ingredients. Make sure you get rid of any lumps.
3

Cover the dough in a clean damp cloth & let it rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours.
4

Optional: Brown the sesame seeds on a pan in a hot oven for 2 minutes before using, this enhances their flavor.
5

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
6

Mix the seeds into the dough, stirring gently. Place small amounts of dough in the shape of balls (roughly 15) on the baking sheet. Brush lightly with the egg & bake for 20 minutes.