Samoon (Iraqi Flatbread)

Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Mix together yeast, sugar, and warm water in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. 2Add white bread flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until it is a nice smooth dough.
  4. 4Place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. 5Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide into 8-10 pieces.
  6. 6Roll out the dough balls, thin at the ends and wide in the middle, about 1.5-2cm thick.
  7. 7Let the shaped dough rest for 20 minutes.
  8. 8Flatten the middle, stretch the narrow ends, and let rest for 15 minutes.
  9. 9Brush with milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  10. 10Bake in a preheated oven at 220C for 15 minutes or until golden.

Ingredients

  • 480 ml warm water
  • 12 g instant yeast
  • 8 g sugar
  • 750 g white bread flour
  • 12 g salt
  • 100 ml olive oil
  • milk (optional)
  • sesame seeds (optional)

Equipment

bowlwhiskstand mixer with dough hookcling filmdough scraperbaking papersilicone brushoven

Tips

  • Use for kebabs, sandwiches, or dip in hummus.