How to Make Iranian Bread

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Mix together the yeast and the lukewarm water

   You can choose to mix it in a standing mixer (which will take about 6-7 minutes), or to knead the dough by hand on a floured surface. , Place your dough in the bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let stand for about an hour, or until the dough has doubled in size. , Divide the dough into two halves, then shape each half into an oval, punching it down to flatten it. , Place the two ovals on an oiled baking sheet.
   
   Cover a sheet of plastic wrap in oil, cover the ovals with the plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until they have doubled in size again. , While you're waiting for your dough to rise, combine flour, oil, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking it until it has thickened (approximately 2 minutes).
   
   After it has thickened, remove it from heat and let it cool. , While waiting for the dough to rise, pre-heat the oven to 450F. , Use your fingers to make 5 deep ridges running lengthwise through your dough. , Divide the roomal in half and cover each half of dough with the roomal.
   
   If you would like to use the sesame and/or nigella seeds, sprinkle them on top of the dough as well. ,
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   Step 2: then let stand for 5 minutes.

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   Step 3: Combine the salt and flour

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   Step 4: then add to the yeast and water mixture

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   Step 5: mixing everything together thoroughly.

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   Step 6: Knead the dough until it's very smooth.

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   Step 7: Coat the inside of a bowl with about 1 tsp of oil.

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   Step 8: Shape the dough.

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   Step 9: Let the dough rest again.

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    Step 10: Make the roomal.

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    Step 11: Pre-heat the oven.

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    Step 12: Create ridges in the dough.

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    Step 13: Cover with roomal.

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    Step 14: Place the dough on a baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes

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    Step 15: or until golden brown.

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