How to make Egyptian bread
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.
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.
