AuthorbaidooneSaj bread (also Markook, Markouk, Arabic:كماج، مرقوق، شراك) is a type of flat bread common in the countries of the Levant. It is baked on a domed or convex metal griddle, known as Saj. It is usually sizable, about 2 feet, and thin, almost transparent. Similar to the procedures for making other flat breads, the dough of Saj bread is flattened and kept very thin prior to cooking, resulting in a very slender depth to this bread. It is usually folded and put in bags before being sold.
Dissolve the yeast in a cup of warm water, then add sugar and dissolve it in the mixture.
Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl then add the mixture of water, yeast and sugar.
Knead the ingredients until you get a soft, firm dough.
Divide the dough into equal pieces and leave it for 1 1/2 hours in a covered bowl in a warm place.
Flatten them using your palm, then using a rolling pin roll until thin enough that you can see your fingers through it.
Tip: Lift and turn the dough frequently as you roll to make sure the dough isn’t sticking to your counter. Sprinkle with a little extra flour if it’s starting to stick.
Place it on your upside down wok or iron skillet and flip once bubbles form.
Pile your bread sheets and cover to keep soft and warm or serve immediately. You may use these sheets of bread as a wrap for anything you like such as cheese, meats or veggies.
Ingredients
Directions
Dissolve the yeast in a cup of warm water, then add sugar and dissolve it in the mixture.
Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl then add the mixture of water, yeast and sugar.
Knead the ingredients until you get a soft, firm dough.
Divide the dough into equal pieces and leave it for 1 1/2 hours in a covered bowl in a warm place.
Flatten them using your palm, then using a rolling pin roll until thin enough that you can see your fingers through it.
Tip: Lift and turn the dough frequently as you roll to make sure the dough isn’t sticking to your counter. Sprinkle with a little extra flour if it’s starting to stick.
Place it on your upside down wok or iron skillet and flip once bubbles form.
Pile your bread sheets and cover to keep soft and warm or serve immediately. You may use these sheets of bread as a wrap for anything you like such as cheese, meats or veggies.