Sidra Hanif khameer Emirati Bread Traditional

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is more economical.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and health benefits at a lower cost.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed is a vegan alternative, while applesauce adds moisture.

In a food processor add flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, baking powder and cardamom powder. Pulse the dry ingredient together.

Add olive oil and mix once.

Slowly add in the milk and mix till soft, slightly sticky dough forms.

Knead the dough for 2 minutes on a surface dusted with flour.

Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with cloth and let it rest for 1.5 hours.

Preheat oven to 260 degree Celsius.

Divide the dough into 4 balls. On a dusted surface, one by one roll the dough into inch thick triangular shape/circles - make sure its not thin.

Lay the dough on a rack.

In a small bowl mix Saffron with 2 tbsp warm milk and brush the surface of the dough with the saffron wash.

Add sesame seeds on top.

Place the rack in the hot oven and bake for approximately 4 minutes (bread should puff and get color in the bottom).

Take out bread and cool lightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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