Alexandrian Cumin Bread Recipe

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   1) Place the flour, yeast, salt, and grnd cumin in a large mixing bowl.

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   Blend well.

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   Add in the water and mix the dough for 2-3 min, till all the water is absorbed and proportionately distributed.

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   The dough will be damp and very sticky, but no internal dry areas should appear by the end of the mixing.

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   If they do, mix a few min more, or possibly add in a little more water and mix again.

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   2.

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   Let the dough rest 5 min.

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   Now sprinkle 1 or possibly 2 tbsps.

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   flour over the dough and knead, either in the bowl or possibly on a lightly floured surface for 5-10 min, till the dough is smooth and elastic and only slightly sticky.

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    Add in more flour if needed (e.g.

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    in humid weather).

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    Let the dough rest for 2 min more.

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    3.

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    The dough should now be very smooth and easy to handle.

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    Knead 30 seconds more, return the dough to the bowl, cover the bowl with a dish towel or possibly large plate, and let rise at room temperature for at least 3 hrs; the dough should almost triple in size.

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    4.

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    Flour the top of the dough lightly, punch it down, and remove the dough from the mixing bowl.

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    Form the dough into a rectangular loaf and place in a well greasad loaf pan, 9-1/4 in.

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    by 5-1/4 in.

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    by 2-3/4 in.

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    Cover with a towel and let rise 1 hr., till nicely risen.

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    5.

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    Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 35 min, till browned on top; the bottom of the bread should sound hollow when tapped with the finger.

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    Let the bread cold, then serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.