Everyday meals

Aish shami (Damascus bread)

A small round soft bread with an airy crumb, sprinkled with sesame seeds, served with fava beans, cheese and salads. It is eaten warm, straight from the oven or pan.

45 min
4 servings
Advanced
Budget-friendly
🇪🇬 Egypt

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Ingredients

Nutrition facts

526 kcal per serving

Protein: 18 g
Carbohydrates: 86.2 g
of which sugars: 3 g
Fat: 10.3 g
Fiber: 5.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, salt and sugar.
Add the oil then pour in the lukewarm water little by little while kneading until you have a soft, smooth dough.
Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place, until the dough has doubled in size.
Divide the dough into 8 balls, flatten them into discs about 1 cm thick and prick them with a few fork holes.
Brush the tops with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Let rest for 15 minutes, then bake at 230 °C for 12 to 15 minutes, until the breads are golden. Serve warm.