How to Make Moroccan Bread (Frena)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Put the yeast and the sugar in a glass.

   Add water up to 3/4 of the glass and leave for a minute.
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   Step 2: Mix the flour and the salt

   Knead well by hand until you get a nice, smooth, flexible dough. , In the winter it takes longer to rise so wait until you see it double in size. , Knead each part a bit and create 5 balls, leave on a floury surface for about 30 minutes to rise again. , Brush (or by hand) the egg on top of each circle and bake in a pre-heated oven (200c) for 20-25 minutes.
   
   You will know when it's ready when the smell will spread all over the house and the top of the bread will be a golden brown colour. , Then eat with your meal or wipe with salads (houmous, tehina, matbucha, fried aubergine and many more options), if you want to use the bread a day or two later keep sealed in a plastic bag, or a few days later
   - freeze and than re heat in the oven until hot and soft.
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   Step 3: then add the yeast mixture and add the 5 cups of water.

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   Step 4: Cover the dough and leave in a warm place to rise for about an hour.

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   Step 5: Knead again for a couple of minutes with floury hands and divide into 5 parts.

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   Step 6: Flatten each ball of dough (open the dough) to about the size of a medium plate (20cm to 24cm).

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   Step 7: Remove from the oven and leave to cool down (about 30 minutes).

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