Dairy-Free Emirati Khameer Bread with Date Spread

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Instant Yeast
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Warm Water
• 0.25 cup Plant-Based Milk (e.g., soy, almond)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 1 cup Dates (pitted)
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Cardamom Powder

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. 2Add warm water, plant-based milk, and vegetable oil. Mix until a dough forms.
3. 3Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. 4Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. 5While the dough rises, prepare the date spread: In a saucepan, combine pitted dates, water, and cardamom powder. Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the dates are soft and the mixture thickens. Mash the dates to form a spread.
6. 6Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. 7Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each ball into a disc.
8. 8Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. 9Serve warm with date spread.

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