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Samoon (Iraqi Flatbread)
Serves 10
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Samoon (Iraqi Flatbread)
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Serves 10
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Directions
1
Mix together yeast, sugar, and warm water in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
2
Add white bread flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
3
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until it is a nice smooth dough.
4
Place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
5
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide into 8-10 pieces.
6
Roll out the dough balls, thin at the ends and wide in the middle, about 1.5-2cm thick.
7
Let the shaped dough rest for 20 minutes.
8
Flatten the middle, stretch the narrow ends, and let rest for 15 minutes.
9
Brush with milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
10
Bake 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
bowl
whisk
stand mixer with dough hook
cling film
dough scraper
baking paper
silicone brush
oven
Tips
Use for kebabs, sandwiches, or dip in hummus.
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