Samin Bread (Saudi Butter Bread)

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons Instant Yeast
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Warm Water
• 1/2 cup Samin (Clarified Butter), melted
• 1 tablespoon Black Seeds (Nigella seeds)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. 2Add the warm water and melted samin and mix until a dough forms.
3. 3Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
4. 4Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. 5Preheat the oven to 190°C.
6. 6Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
7. 7Roll each piece into a round shape and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. 8Brush the tops of the breads with melted samin and sprinkle with black seeds.
9. 9Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. 10Serve warm.

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