Mm mm mmm! Y'all ready for some hot, fresh bread straight outta Morocco and the Arab world? Dis here recipe gon' give you that homemade goodness you been missin'. So put on yo' apron, get yo' ingredients, and let's get cookin'!

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp semolina flour (optional)

Tools:

  • Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing spoon
  • Plastic wrap
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

How to Make:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, yeast, and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in warm water, sugar, and olive oil. Mix together until dough is shaggy and starts to come together.
  2. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add semolina flour if dough is too sticky.
  3. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-2 hours, or until dough has doubled in size.
  4. Punch down dough and divide into 4-6 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten into a disc about 1/4 inch thick.
  5. Place the discs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 450°F and place a baking sheet or pizza stone on the bottom rack to preheat.
  7. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, score the tops of the discs with shallow diagonal lines.
  8. Place the baking sheet with the discs in the oven and quickly pour a cup of hot water onto the preheated baking sheet or pizza stone. This will create steam, which will give the bread a crisp crust. Close the oven door and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until bread is lightly browned and crusty.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • If you don't have semolina flour, you can use regular flour instead.
  • To create a more authentic Moroccan bread, you can sprinkle sesame seeds or nigella seeds on top before baking.
  • Serve warm bread with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. You can also use it to scoop up stews and dips, or use it as a sandwich bread.

Now that you have this recipe in yo' back pocket, you can impress yo' guests or yo' self with some freshly baked bread any time. Enjoy!

Arabic Bread

Alright, alright, alright! Who's ready for some delicious Arabic bread to go with that hummus and baba ghanoush? Let's get to cookin'!

Ingredients:

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Tools:

  • Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing spoon
  • Plastic wrap
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

How to Make:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, yeast, and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in warm water and olive oil. Mix together until dough is shaggy and starts to come together.
  2. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-2 hours, or until dough has doubled in size.
  4. Punch down dough and divide into 4-6 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten into a disc about 1/4 inch thick.
  5. Place the discs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 450°F and place a baking sheet or pizza stone on the bottom rack to preheat.
  7. Using a fork, poke holes all over the top of the discs.
  8. Place the baking sheet with the discs in the oven and quickly pour a cup of hot water onto the preheated baking sheet or pizza stone. This will create steam, which will give the bread a crisp crust. Close the oven door and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until bread is lightly browned and crusty.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • If you want a softer bread, you can omit the fork holes on top.
  • Serve warm bread with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. You can also use it to scoop up stews and dips, or use it as a sandwich bread.

Slap some of yo' favorite spreads on there and let the good times roll! Y'all gonna love this bread.


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