Name: Khameer Bread
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Africa and Arabic
Ingredients: plain flour 2 cups; yeast 0.5 tbsp; sugar 4 tbsp; salt 1 tsp; sachet baking powder 0.5 tbsp; ground cardamom 0.5 tsp; olive oil 2 tbsp; milk 0.5 cups; saffron 0.5 tsp; sesame seeds 2 tbsp

Ingredients

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Khameer Bread

2 cups plain flour
0.5 tbsp yeast
4 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
0.5 tbsp sachet baking powder
0.5 tsp ground cardamom
2 tbsp olive oil
0.5 cups milk
0.5 tsp saffron
2 tbsp sesame seeds

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Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, baking powder and cardamom. Pulse a couple of seconds, until everything's mixed.

Step 2

Add the oil and mix a couple of times, and now add 3 tbsp. milk. Continue mixing until you reach a stick dough.

Step 3

Transfer to a working surface and knead for 5 minutes. Transfer to an oiled bowl and let it rise for 1 hour, or until it has doubled it's size.

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Step 4

Preheat the oven to 200°C/392°F

Step 5

Pour 2 tbsp. of warm milk in a bowl and add the saffron.

Step 6

Divide the dough in 4 balls.

Step 7

Lightly dust a surface and roll each ball into a 5 inches disc.

Step 8

Arrange the discs in a baking tray, brush with the milk and saffron and add sesame seeds.

Step 9

Bake for 5 minutes, or until brown on the edges.