Leb

Description
Bread

Ingredients

 * 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
 * 3½ cups flour
 * 1¼ cups warm water
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon sugar

Directions

 * 1) In a mixing bowl, combine yeast with 1½ cups of flour.
 * 2) Combine water, oil, salt, and sugar and add to yeast mixture.
 * 3) Beat for ½ minute with an electric mixer at low speed; then beat for 3 minutes at high speed.
 * 4) Work in remaining flour by hand to form a smooth and elastic dough.
 * 5) Put in a greased bowl in a warm spot, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes.
 * 6) Punch dough down, divide into 12 pieces, and roll each into a ball.
 * 7) Let rest for 10 minutes.
 * 8) Flatten each ball into a 5-inch circle.
 * 9) Place on a greased baking sheet; cover and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
 * 10) Preheat oven to 400°F degrees.
 * 11) Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, until puffed and lightly browned on bottom.
 * 12) Immediately wrap in foil and cool.