Maltese Bread (Hobz)

Description
Serves 4.

Ingredients

 * 600g flour
 * 10g salt
 * 15g sugar
 * 15g margerine
 * 25g yeast
 * 345ml luke warm water
 * 1 tablespoon milk

Directions

 * 1) Mix the four, salt and margerine.
 * 2) Add the yeast. Make a mixture of the luke warm water, sugar and the milk.
 * 3) Add on to the flour and knead the mixture well until the dough is white and elasticated.
 * 4) Place in a bowl, seal with cling film and a wet dish towel, place in a warm place for about 1 hour.
 * 5) Work the dough, cut into small pieces (50g).
 * 6) Place on a baking tray, paste with egg, cut with a knife and let the pieces rest for about 15 minutes.
 * 7) Cook in oven 450F (232C) gas mark 6-8 for 12-15 minutes.