[ENG] Madina Ramadan Fatoot Bread | Saudi Cuisine

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking soda

Sourdough adds flavor and probiotics.

Sift the flour to aerate it.

Prepare the yeast by mixing it with warm water and sugar, then let it rest for 15 minutes.

In a bowl, add 2 eggs, powdered milk, baking powder, half a tablespoon of the spice mixture, salt, black seeds, and half a tablespoon of fennel seeds, and mix well.

Heat olive oil in a pot until it melts completely.

Combine the melted oil with the flour mixture, scrubbing it with your hands for about 10 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture and half an egg, mixing everything together.

Gradually add 1/4 cup of room temperature water until the dough is slightly sticky, then form it into a ball.

Let the dough rest for 45 minutes.

Divide the dough into two portions and cover with plastic wrap.

After resting, spread the remaining egg mixed with vinegar over the dough.

Sprinkle black seeds and roasted sesame seeds on top.

Cook the bread in a pot for about one minute.

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