Flat bread is a very popular Turkish recipe that appeals to everyone's appetite. Households prepare this bread as a basic component on Iftar table throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Flat bread is better served with a sprinkle of nigella seeds on its top.
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-Instead of nigella seeds, you can use sesame
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Combine dry yeast and sugar in 1 c. lukewarm water in a medium bowl and allow to dissolve. Set aside in a warm place for 10 minutes until light. |
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Add flour and blend thoroughly. |
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Wrap with a plastic cover and allow to rise for 25 to 30 minutes. |
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Place bread flour into a large bowl. Add raised yeast mixture, salt, 3 tbsp. olive oil, and 1 c. lukewarm water. |
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Stir in flour with remaining ingredients, until you have a sticky dough. |
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Transfer dough onto a flat lightly floured surface (like a tabletop) and knead well for about 15 minutes until moist and less sticky. |
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Brush a medium bowl lightly with olive oil. Put dough in bowl and wrap with plastic cover and allow to rise for 60 minutes until doubled in bulk. |
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Preheat oven to 450ºF. |
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Cut dough into two balls and put on a cookie sheet. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and allow to rise for 30 minutes. |
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Put an empty cookie sheet in warm oven. |
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Gently press one ball of dough into a disk to form a circle. |
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Pinch rim about 1 inch in from edge with your thumb and forefinger. Lightly prick tops of dough with your fingertips. Do same with other ball. |
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Remove cookie sheet from oven and put bread on sheet. |
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Coat surface with beaten egg. |
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Sprinkle with nigella (or sesame) seeds. |
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Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. When done, flat bread will have a golden color with crusty edges. |
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Serve fresh from oven. |
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