Y'all, have I got a recipe for you today. It's for some Syrian bread that'll have you feeling like you're walking the streets of Damascus. And believe me, this recipe is straight fire. You've gotta try it out.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of flour
  • 1 and 1/4 cups of warm water
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil

Now, I know that looks like a lot of ingredients, but trust me, it's worth it. And if you've got these staples in your kitchen, you're good to go.

Tools:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Dough hook (if using a stand mixer)
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Now, onto the good stuff. Let's make some bread!

How to make:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well.
  2. Add the warm water and olive oil into the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a dough hook to mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add more warm water, a tablespoon at a time.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let the dough rise for about an hour, or until it doubles in size.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease your baking sheet.
  5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface, and knead it for a few minutes. Divide the dough into 8 pieces.
  6. Roll each piece of dough into a ball, then flatten it on a floured surface with a rolling pin. Each piece should be about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Place the flattened dough onto your greased baking sheet, leaving a little bit of space in between each piece of dough.
  8. Bake the bread for 12-15 minutes, or until it's golden brown and puffy.
  9. Let the bread cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can still make this bread by mixing the dough with your hands. It'll just take a bit more effort!
  • Try brushing some olive oil on top of the bread before baking for an extra yummy flavor.
  • This bread is delicious on its own, but it's also great dipped in hummus, baba ganoush, or any of your favorite Middle Eastern dips.

And there you have it, folks. A simple yet delicious recipe for Syrian bread. Give it a try and let me know what you think. And if you're feeling fancy, let me know in the comments what you served it with!


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