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.

Gourrassa (Sudanese Bread)
Gourrassa (Sudanese Bread)

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

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Instructions

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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

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