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Lebanese Mountain Bread

Lebanese Mountain Bread

Cost $3, save $7

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 530 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $3

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups bread flour, divided, or more as needed
    • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
    • 🍬 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • 🧂 ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Wet Ingredients

    • 💧 ½ cup warm water
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra to coat bowl

STEPS

1

Place 1/2 cup flour, yeast, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour in warm water and whisk together thoroughly.

2

Cover bowl and let sit until mixture gets bubbly.

3

Drizzle in olive oil; add salt and remaining flour. Mix together until mixture forms a sticky dough ball.

4

Lightly flour a work surface. Knead dough until soft, supple, and slightly elastic. Pour a few drops of olive oil in a bowl, transfer dough ball, and turn to coat.

5

Cover bowl and place in a warm spot until dough doubles in size.

6

Transfer dough to a work surface and knead to remove air bubbles. Place dough in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.

7

Break off a piece of dough smaller than a golf ball. Flatten and roll out into a circle 1/8-inch thick.

8

Invert a mixing bowl on a work surface; lightly flour its bottom. Stretch and place dough on the bowl. Stretch evenly down the edges to create thin translucent layer.

9

Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Place dough into skillet and cook for 45 to 60 seconds per side.

10

Transfer cooked bread to dish and cover to steam and keep moist.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

47

Calories

  • 1
    Protein
  • 6
    Carbs
  • 2
    Fats

💡 Use a cast iron skillet for even heat distribution.Allow dough to rise properly for a softer texture.Adjust flour consistency based on humidity to avoid stickiness.Refrigerating the dough enhances flavor and texture.