Khobz Mbesses

Description
Algerian semolina cake with eggs

Ingredients

 * 400 gr of durum wheat semolina flour
 * 2 eggs
 * 1½ cups of tepid milk
 * 1 packet of yeast
 * 2 cups of sugar
 * 1 cup of honey
 * 150 g of almonds as an optional garnish
 * water
 * 2 tablespoons of butter

Directions

 * 1) Knead the flour, eggs, sugar, milk and yeast together with some water until the ingredients are incorporated.
 * 2) The dough should be wetter and looser than a bread dough.
 * 3) Heat a skillet for just a minute and add the butter.
 * 4) Remove pan from heat.
 * 5) Press the dough down into the skillet.
 * 6) Cover the dough with plastic or a slightly damp towel and let it rise at room temperature until approximately double in size.
 * 7) Cook on very, very low heat.
 * 8) The cake will rise to about double in volume.
 * 9) When fully cooked it will become firm.
 * 10) Turn over and brown the other side for about 10 minutes.
 * 11) Brush the top with warmed honey this will obviously moisten the cake.
 * 12) You can add orange flower water or rose water to the honey if you like.
 * 13) Garnishing with almonds is optional.
 * 14) You can also toast the almonds if you like.