The Abqaiq Cookbook - 1973
1 tsp. yeast
½ cup warm water
6 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
2 cups water
1 tsp. olive oil
Dissolve yeast in ½ cup of warm water and let set for five minutes. Mix the salt and flour; add the dissolved yeast. Gradually add the 2 cups water while kneading. Grease the dough with olive oil. Divide the dough into 6 equal parts. Roll out, using rolling pin. Place the flat pieces on a sheet and cover with a sheet or blanket. Leave it covered for four hours to set. Place each piece on an aluminum pie plate and bake in a PREHEATED oven set at “Broil” for 10 minutes.
Yield: 6 loaves
Latifah Naji (Demonstrated at 1972 Cooking Class)