Making fufu.

Making fufu.
Traditional stew recipe.

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How to make Egyptian bread

Turning flour and yeast into a loaf of handmade is an Egyptian art form.
Egyptian bread is like magic turning flour and yeast into a loaf of handmade bread is an Egyptian art form. Perfect Egyptian bread is crusty on the outside and soft on the inside.

Simple Egyptian Bread ingredients and directions

Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup of warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Stir warm water, honey, and yeast in a large bowl let stand about 5 minutes. 

 Add flour, caraway seeds, oil, and salt, the dough is slightly sticky when you are done mixing. 

 Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead by hand. 

 Roll dough into small balls then flatten. 

 Cover with a cloth let rise in a warm place for about 2 hours. 

 Place dough on a light colored lightly greased baking pan and bake until golden about 20 minutes. 

 Eat as a pizza crust or simply drizzle with butter and honey for brunch.
Egyptian bread with pure organic honey

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