Syrian Bread (Round Bun Type)(Talamee) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cakes yeast or 1 pkg. dry yeast
5 lb. flour
1 Tbsp. crushed Mahleb (optional)
1 tsp. each: sugar and salt
6 c. warm water
1/4 c. oil

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of warm water.
Put flour, mahleb, sugar, salt, oil and melted butter in large mixing bowl.
Add dissolved yeast and warm water.
Mix well and knead, turning over until smooth, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Cover with cloth and plastic and set in warm place for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours until dough doubles in size.
Cut into sections about the size of a grapefruit. Roll between cupped hands until smooth.
Cover and allow to rise about 30 minutes.
Flatten each ball to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cover with cloth and plastic and allow to rise for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
Brush oil in baking pan and place dough on pan.
Bake until bottoms are light brown.
Place under broiler until top is lightly browned.
Yields 12 Talamee.