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For the Kesra: In a small bowl of 1/4 c. of the hot water, stir in the yeast and sugar.
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Stir lightly till yeast begins to dissolve.
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Allow mix to stand till it begins to bubble, about 10 min.
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In a standing mixer bowl, put flour and 1/3 c. of cornmeal.
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Make a well in the center and add in yeast mix, salt, and melted butter.
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Knead the bread and gradually add in remaining hot water till dough is smooth and elastic.
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Sprinkle baking sheet with extra virgin olive oil and then dust with cornmeal.
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Separate the dough into 2 balls of equal size and sprinkle sesame seeds proportionately over the loaves and flatten into round circles.
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Cover the doughs with a clean towel and let rise in hot place till doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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Prick the top of each dough with a fork all over.
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Bake for 10 min.
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Lower heat to 375 degrees and bake an additional 15 to 20 min or possibly till crusty and golden.
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For the Vegetables: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Cut the eggplant into 1/4-inch round slices and sprinkle with salt, let sit in colander for 10 min till bitter juices are extracted.
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Rinse the slices, and toss with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
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Roast the eggplant slices till they are tender and a little crisp.
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Mix flour and cornmeal and season with spices, to your taste.
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Coat each tomato slice with mix and heat butter in heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron).
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Add in the tomatoes and cook till golden on both sides.
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Drain on paper towels.
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For the Harissa: Process all the ingredients in a food processor.
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Season, to taste, and reserve in a small bowl.
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To assemble sandwich, spread 2 slices of Kesra with Harissa spread.
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Place a layer of eggplant, then tomatoes on bottom slice.
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Curly lettuce is optional.
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Top with other slice of bread.
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This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
