noni afghani

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1/4 cup corn oil
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon caraway seed (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• in a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup warm water and sugar. sprinkle the yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
• place flour in a large bowl, and stir in salt. make a well in the center, and pour in the corn oil and yeast mixture. add the remaining water in small amounts until you have a soft moist dough that can be handled. turn out a floured surface, and knead for at least 5 minutes. return to the bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). deflate the risen dough, and divide into 8 pieces. roll each piece into a ball.
• on a lightly floured surface, roll each ball with a rolling pin so it is oval shaped, about 6 inches long, and 1/2 inch thick. use a fork or dull knife to draw three lines on the top of each loaf. place the loaves on a baking sheet. mix together the egg and remaining tablespoon of water; brush the tops of the loaves with the mixture. sprinkle caraway seeds over the tops, if using.
• bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the loaves are shiny and golden brown.