Food for the (Gluten Intolerant) Soul

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 1kg very strong flour (Canadian flour is recommended)
• 20gr dry yeast
• 20gr sugar or Date syrup
• 15gr of salt
• 500ml warm water (approximately)
• 50ml oil (or a little more)

Topping:

• Water with a dash of date syrup
• A bowl of sesame/black sesame/za’atar (https://amzn.to/4ap3G6d)

Preparation:

1. Knead all the dough ingredients together (or use a mixer with a kneading hook) for 3-4 minutes until you get a uniform, soft, flexible, and slightly sticky dough. If the dough is too dry or crumbly, gradually add 1-2 tablespoons of water; if too sticky, add some flour. Add the salt and knead for another 3-4 minutes.
2. Let the dough rest for an hour.
3. After resting, divide the dough into 150 gr circles, add a little flour, and let it rise for another half hour or so.
4. Prepare a bowl of water with a dash of date syrup and a second bowl of sesame/black sesame/za’atar (you can mix them together or keep them separate).
5. Shape the dough, dip it in water, and immediately coat it on all sides with the sesame mixture.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius until ready, about 12-14 minutes.