Rural Village Cooking AZERBAIJAN BREAD and FLOUR HALVA | Outdoor Cooking in Village Life

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with unique flavor.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Seeds are often more affordable and nut-free.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Canned fruits are usually less expensive and available year-round.

Combine flour, salt, and yeast in a bowl.

Add yoghurt to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Gradually pour in hot water while mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

After the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a round loaf.

Prepare a baking surface with flour and place the shaped dough on it.

Cover the dough again and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake the loaf for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

While the bread is baking, prepare a syrup by combining sugar and water in a pot and bringing it to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until syrupy.

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly before drizzling with the syrup.

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