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Eish bil koshk (Egyptian koshk bread)

An Egyptian bread enriched with koshk, a cracked wheat flour fermented with yogurt and dried. It has a slightly tangy crumb and a rustic taste, typical of country breads.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, koshk, yeast, sugar and salt.
  2. Gradually add the lukewarm water and olive oil while kneading to form a smooth dough.
  3. Knead for 10 minutes until you have a soft, slightly sticky dough.
  4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour 30 minutes at room temperature, until doubled in size.
  5. Shape into 4 round loaves, flatten them slightly and let them rest for 15 minutes.
  6. Bake at 230 °C for 20 to 25 minutes, until the crust is nicely golden.

Variations and tips

With what you can find here. Finely blended bulgur can replace the koshk if you can't find it.

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