Bint al-Sahn

بنت الصحن · Bint al-Sahn

Ingredients9

• all-purpose flour500 g
• instant yeast7 g
• sugar2 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• eggs3
• warm milk180 ml
• melted ghee150 g
• nigella seeds1 tbsp
• honey150 ml

Method

1. Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Beat in the eggs and warm milk to form a soft, smooth dough, then knead until elastic.
2. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Divide the dough into 8–10 balls. Roll each into a thin round, brush generously with melted ghee, and stack the rounds.
4. Press the stack into a round baking pan, brush the top with more ghee, and sprinkle with nigella seeds.
5. Let it rest 20 minutes, then bake at 180°C until golden, about 25–30 minutes.
6. Pour warm honey over the hot bread and serve immediately, pulling it apart by hand.