SYRIAN BREAD 
1 pkg. dry yeast
5 to 6 c. sifted flour
2 c. very warm tap water or milk
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt

In large mixer bowl, combine yeast and 2 cups of the flour. Heat together water or milk, sugar and salt just until warm. Add to dry mixture in bowl. Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 1/2 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes on high speed. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough. Turn out on floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, turning once. Cover; let rise until double, 40 to 45 minutes. Punch down, cover and let rest 10 minutes.

Divide the dough into six balls. Roll each ball into a flat 8-inch circle. Bake on lightly floured cookie sheet on bottom rack of 450 degree oven for 5 minutes until puffed, then broil the top to brown the bread. Cool on cloth covered surface.

 

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