Libyan Bread ( Khubzit Howsh)

Step 1

What to do:

Step 2

In a big, deep bowl add 3/4 cups warm water, yeast and sugar and mix together.

Step 3

Leave for 10 mins and let the yeast ''activate.''

Step 4

Add wheat and white flour and salt to bowl.

Step 5

Mix together to incorporate the salt into the dough.

Step 6

Slowly add water to dough as kneading

Step 7

Knead for 10-15 mins to build the gluten. When the dough forms a ball, sticks together, and the edges of the bowl are ''clean'' you know you are done. Alternatively you can let your kitchen aid mixer and dough hook knead it for you. It is done when smooth Cover with a towel and let rest for 20 mins

Step 8

The dough will have risen. Punch down and knead again for an addition 5-8mins. Cover again and let rest for 30mins.

Step 9

The dough will rise, Make sure you use a big enough bowl.

Step 10

Clean your counter top very well. Cover in a layer of olive oil for the bread to rest on

Step 11

Preheat oven to 500 degrees or the highest temperature allowed.

Step 12

Pinch dough into balls and let rest on counter top.

Step 13

Make sure to pat the top of each dough mounds with olive oil. It keeps it moist and adds flavor. Leave mounds for 15mins to rest.

Step 14

Covering hands in olive oil, pick up a piece of dough flatten in hand before placing on stone

Step 15

Place on stone and in a fanning motion spread dough to make a circle. about 3-4 inches round

Step 16

Allow to bake for 2-3 mins till the edges begin to brown and it puffs up, flip it over for another couple minutes and remove, it will deflate once you remove it from the hot oven.

Step 17

Enjoy!