Barbari
Arabic 30 Mins Prep · 20 Mins Cook
- Place the yeast, sugar, flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix well.
- Gradually add 250ml of warm water until a soft dough forms.
- Increase the speed to medium and continue to mix until a smooth dough forms – the dough will still be sticky and stick to the bottom of the bowl. This should take approx. 5 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a clean work surface and knead, dusting with additional flour to prevent sticking, for approx. 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer to an oiled bowl and cover with cling film.
- Place in a warm spot and allow the dough to double in size for approx. 1 hour.
- To make the paste, combine the cake flour, bicarbonate of soda, oil and remaining water in a saucepan and whisk over a medium-heat until the mixture has thickened slightly.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- In the meantime, preheat the oven to 220°C, gas mark 7, and place a pizza stone or a baking tray in the oven to heat up for 20 minutes.
- Knock the risen dough back and divide into four.
- On a floured surface, work the dough into rectangle shapes, approx. 5cm in thickness.
- With wet fingers, create ridges in the dough (lengthways, being careful not to pierce the bottom of the dough).
- Brush the dough with the cooked paste.
- To make the topping, combine the salt, nigella seeds and sesame seeds together and scatter over the dough.
- Carefully transfer the dough from the counter to the pizza stone (Keep in mind the stone will be very hot.)
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
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