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Jordanian Shrak Bedouin Bread

Cultural Context

Originating from the Bedouin tribes of Jordan, Shrak is a traditional flatbread often cooked over open flames. It symbolizes hospitality, commonly served with meals or used to scoop up stews and dips. In modern times, Shrak has gained popularity beyond Jordan, enjoyed in various Middle Eastern cuisines, often adapted with different flours or toppings.

JordanianJOother
45 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup white flour
salt
1/2 cup cold water

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

yeast

💰Cheaper: baking soda

Baking soda can be used for quicker preparation.

1

Put 1 cup of white flour in a bowl and add some salt.

2

Add around 1/2 cup of cold water to the flour.

3

Mix the water with the flour using a spoon, then knead with both hands for around 8 minutes until a soft dough forms.

4

Divide the dough into two parts and place it on a floured plate, cover it, and let it rest for around half an hour.

5

On a floured surface, use your fingers to extend the dough from the sides.

6

Use a wooden tool to roll out the dough until it is very thin.

7

Place the rolled dough on a pillow made from a cotton rag filled with other rags.

8

To bake, use a frying pan turned upside down over medium-high heat, or place a baking tray upside down over the stove and bake the dough on it.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadinggrilling

Equipment Needed

frying panbaking traypillow

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

ShrakShrak Bread

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