RCI-BR.001.0131.001
Afghan bread
or is the national bread of Afghanistan. It is a flatbread and can be oval or rectangular. It is bak
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- plus 1 tablespoon of water (divided)1½ cups
- dry yeast1 7 grams
- of sugar1 tablespoon
- of flour4 cups
- of salt1 tablespoon
- of corn oil¼ cup
- egg yolk1 unit
Method
1
Mix ½ cup water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
2
Place flour in a mixing bowl and sprinkle in the salt. Make a well, then add oil and yeast mixture. Stir in and add small amounts of water until it forms a soft dough that can be moulded. Knead for 5 mins. Cover with paper and let rise for 1½ hours.
3
Mix together the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water, and set aside.
4
Divide dough into eight parts and roll each into a ball. Roll each bread into an oval shape 20cms long 5cms thick.
5
Make lines in top of dough. Brush on egg mix and sprinkle with black cumin seeds.
6
Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 25 mins.