Stuff you need to make it ;
- 2 1/4 teaspoon yeast (1 package)
- 3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- warm water
- optional: egg yolk, sesame seeds, crushed red pepper, or herbs & salt
What to do with the Stuff ๐
- Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water in a large bowl
- Stir in the flour, sugar, salt, and oil
- Gradually add 2/3 cup warm water to form the dough
- Flour a smooth surface to knead the dough
- Knead the dough, to form a smooth elastic ball of dough (about 15 minutes)
- Place dough ball in a large bowl that has been oiled
- Cover with a damp towel, and allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft free place for 60 min
- Punch down the dough and let rise an additional 45 minutes
- Preheat oven to 425 F- Grease a baking sheet
- Divide the dough into ย 2 long oval/oblong loaves
- Place on the baking sheet, cover with a damp towel until the dough is slightly puffed (10 minutes)
- Dimple the dough with your fingers
- Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with herbs or seeds
- Bake 20-30 minutes, or until golden and firm
- Eat fresh with Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, or simply dip in Olive oil /and or Balsamic vinegar
The Culinary Goddess 