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Al-Mashatih (Ramadan Flatbreads)
Total time40 min
Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyEasy
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Breads and flatbreads

ChefAlisar Rajab

Al-Mashatih (Ramadan Flatbreads)

Al-Mashatih are a beloved homemade flatbread with irresistible aroma and flavor. You don't have to wait for Ramadan—make them at home any time!

المشاطيح بتذكرنا بالشهر الفضيل ولكن مش بالضرورة ننتظر رمضان لنأكلها!!! اليكم هذه الوصفة لأطيب مشاطيح

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • Sesame and nigella seeds for the top
  • For more breakfast pastries try: Whole Wheat Toast Bread
  • Making shanklish to accompany Mashatih, see this detailed recipe

Method

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  1. Knead all the ingredients together for at least ten minutes.
  2. Shape the dough into a ball.
  3. Place the Mashatih dough in an oiled bowl and brush the dough with oil as well.
  4. Let it rise well for at least two hours or longer depending on the weather.
  5. Roll the Mashatih into elongated shapes to get the traditional form.
  6. Place the dough on a baking tray and mark it with your fingers to make small circular indentations on the surface.
  7. Sprinkle sesame and nigella seeds on top, then let rise again for about half an hour to an hour depending on the weather.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven until cooked and golden.
  9. Serve the Mashatih with labneh, cheese, zaatar, jam or other accompaniments as desired.

Recipe tags

Breads and flatbreadsInternationalVegetarianNut freeEgg freeEasyBalanced time

Notes and serving ideas

  • Whole Wheat Toast Bread
  • How to make Shanklish

Chef

Alisar Rajab

They say necessity is the mother of invention! While living in an African country for a time, Alisar learned to make all the family-favorite dishes that aren’t available in shops, mastering those recipes in her own kitchen. She always gifts every visitor a homemade plate — a present from the heart, not just a duty.

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