Submissions     Contact     Advertise     Donate     BlogRoll     Subscribe                         

Monday, September 23, 2024

1000-Year-Old Bread Recipe

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

1000-Year-Old Bread Recipe

Fatir is a traditional Iranian bread that dates back over 1000 years. Some versions of fatir are unleavened, or without yeast, but this slightly sweet and tasty version of the bread calls for yeast so that it rises into a soft, sweet bread. 

This recipe is simple and easy to make, with just a few basic ingredients that you probably have on hand. Optionally, you can add in walnuts, or mix cinnamon and sugar inside each section as filling. I top my fatir with sesame seeds, but these are optional if you have food allergies. 

Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest!

Plate of Fatir

Fatir Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes 

Rest time: 1 hour 10 minutes 

Bake time: 25- 30 minutes 

Ingredients:

  • 200 ml milk, slightly warmed 
  • 30 g sugar 
  • 8 g yeast 
  • 1 egg 
  • 2 g salt 
  • 4 g baking powder 
  • 380 g flour 
  • 20 g sunflower oil or softened butter 
  • Sesame seeds (optional) 
Fatir Ingredients

Egg Wash Ingredients:

  • 75 ml of milk
  • 1 egg yolk 
Adding Milk and Sugar

Directions:

  1. Pour the milk and sugar into a bowl and stir well. 
Adding  Yeast and Mixing
  1. Add yeast and mix gently. 
  1. Cover the mixture and let rest for 5 to 7 minutes so the yeast can activate. 
Covering The Mixture
  1. Add the egg and mix it in. 
Adding The Egg
  1. Add salt and baking powder and make sure the mixture  is stirred evenly.
Salt and Baking Powder
  1. Add in flour a little bit at a time and mix it in well until it forms a nice soft dough. 
Adding Flour
  1. Fold in the oil or butter. This will make the dough sticky.
Oil and Butter
  1. Sprinkle some extra flour on your countertop or workspace. 
Flour on Counter
  1. Knead the dough and form it into a round ball. Place your dough ball into an oiled bowl and cover. Let it rest for an hour. 
Ball of Dough
  1. Sprinkle some more flour on your workspace and knead your dough ball a little bit more. 
Kneaded Dough
  1. Separate your doughball into seven equal pieces and form them into balls. If you wish to include filling, you can flatten each ball, and put a dollop of your filling (such as walnuts or a mixture of cinnamon and sugar) into the middle. Then form a ball around it. 
Balls of Dough
  1. Place the balls in your round bread pan in a circle, with one in the middle. They will form a flower shape as they bake. I used a cast iron pa, because I don’t have a round bread pan or cake pan. Any round cake pan, bread pan, or cast iron will work as long as the balls are close enough to touch. You may need to adjust the baking time depending on your pan. 
Dough in The Pan
  1. Cover and allow your fatir dough to rest for ten to fifteen minutes, until the dough balls are touching. If your kitchen is cool, it may take a few extra minutes. Move the balls closer together, if you need to. 
Covered Dough
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  1. Brush your dough with a mixture of milk and egg yolk. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cooking The Dough
  1. Remove your fatir from the oven when the bread starts to turn golden brown. Serve warm with butter for a delicious treat! 
Finished Fatir

Like this post? Don't Forget to Pin It On Pinterest!

You May Also Like:

The post 1000-Year-Old Bread Recipe appeared first on Homestead Survival Site.



from Homestead Survival Site https://ift.tt/TOkenK9

No comments:

Post a Comment