ARMENIAN CRACKER BREAD

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From the Los Angeles Times, about 20 years ago. I put an hour down as prep time, but really that's not taking into account setting/rising etc. Just giving ya a heads up, but you'll see as you read the recipe, that yes, it takes longer. Support Our Grain Farmers!

Provided by Iowahorse

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 Pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 ounces dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Sprinkle yeast into warm water in large bowl and stir until dissolved.
  • Add salt.
  • Combine all-purpose and whole wheat flours and add enough to yeast mixture to make stiff dough.
  • Turn out on floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Shape into ball.
  • Place in greased bowl and turn to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1-1/2 hours.
  • Punch down and let rise again until doubled, about 30 minutes. Divide dough into 8 pieces and roll each out on lightly floured surface to very thin circle about 9 inches in diameter.
  • Place, one at a time, on baking sheet and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake at 400F 5 to 6 minutes, or until bread appears dry, lightly browned and blistered.
  • Run palest side under hot broiler until lightly browned. Cool and.
  • store in dry place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.2, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 295.5, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 9

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