Tabun (Hot Stones) (الطابون (الحجارة الساخنة)
  1. In a small bowl, mix warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Cover with a damp paper towel and let it rise for 10 minutes.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients. After 10 minutes, add the yeast mixture.

  3. Start mixing the dough with your hands; it’ll feel a bit sticky initially, but that’s what you’re aiming for! This dough is meant to be airy, so don’t worry if it seems a bit loose and sticky—it’s part of the process. While handling a stickier dough might be a bit tricky, the final result makes it all worth it. Slowly add about a tablespoon of olive oil as you go (as demonstrated in the video) to make the kneading process a bit more easy for you.

  4. Continue to knead and fold the dough until it becomes smoother. Once it's somewhat smoother, add a bit more olive oil and keep folding until it's completely smooth.

  5. Test the dough readiness by poking it; if it bounces back, it's ready. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 1.5 to 2 hours or until it doubles in size.

  6. After doubling in size, gently punch out any air bubbles, divide the dough into 8 medium balls, cover, and let them rest for an additional 15-30 minutes.

  7. Preheat your oven to 550°F (ensure the baking stones are in the oven before preheating).

  8. Add flour to your surface and hands. Flatten the dough with your hands—thin, but not so thin that it's see-through.

  9. Make sure your baking stones are in the oven before preheating it to 550°F; warm them up with the oven.

  10. Stretch the dough onto the preheated baking stones and bake for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. (depending on your oven it can take up to 10 minutes)

  11. Keep an eye on the bread, as every oven varies. Cover each piece with a towel as it comes out to keep them soft and warm.

  12. After about 5 minutes, your bread should be done! Repeat the process until you're completed all 8 flatbreads.

  13. And you’re done!

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍞Bread

CuisineMiddle Eastern

Occasions📆Everyday🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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