Egyptian Flatbread Recipe For Kids Recipes

EGYPTIAN BREAD - MAHLAB

Steps:

• In your mixing bowl, mix flour, salt , yeast and sugar if using, until well combined.
• Slowly add water until it forms a soft and smooth dough.
• Place in an oiled bowl and let it rise for an hour or until doubled in size.
• Divide the dough into 16 equal parts - more or less according to the size of the bread you need.
• Flatten the balls to a 2mm thickness, brush top with egg and milk mixture and sprinle black seeds on top.
• Let it rest for another 10-15 minutes, meanwhile pre-heat your oven to 400F.
• Place the bread into the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the bottom is lightly brown.
• If the top of the bread is not golden brown yet, you may want to open the broiler on low for about 2 to 3 minutes and watching carefully.
• Take the bread out and let it cool completely to room temerature.
• Bread will harden as it cools down.
• Enjoy!!

FLATBREADS

Steps:

• Sift the flours and 1 tsp salt into a large bowl. Add 1 tbsp of the oil and 150ml warm water. Bring together into a soft but not too sticky dough (you may need up to 175ml water). If it feels too wet, add some flour. If it's too dry, add water.
• Tip onto a floured surface and knead for 4-5 mins, or until smooth. Put the dough in an oiled bowl, cover and leave for 30 mins.
• Tip onto a floured surface. Divide into six balls and roll each out into a thin, 18-20cm wide circle using a rolling pin. If you prefer, you can divide again into twelve balls to make smaller flatbreads.
• Brush a heavy-based pan with oil and cook one flatbread over a high heat for 1-2 mins on each side, or until golden and starting to puff. Put on a plate and brush with butter. Repeat with the rest of the dough.